hear me
not just with your ears
but with your heart,
your mind
your very soul
listen
to the words
between the words
both said and unsaid
private and public
my truths
about my life
about my love
about us
the ups and downs
persist
in the face of adversity
through the doubts
stay the course
walk with me
thank you
for your time
your attention
your assistance
and for loving me
Can I be honest?
Just for a moment…
Can I say EXACTLY what’s on my mind?
without censoring?
downplaying?
outright lying?
If I tell you how I feel...
about life...
about you...
about us…
the current state of affairs…
My heart is heavy
with all the emotions
stifled.
muted.
silenced.
Would you listen?
Would it make a difference?
to the point
of breaking
exploding
like a dirty bomb
(Collateral Damage)
so I vent
through the skin
just a little bit
a little slit
Crimson Catharsis
each droplet a moment
of calm
of peace
until equilibrium
achieved?
no, not yet. I need…
MORE.
AND MORE.
AND EVEN MORE.
crisis not averted,
not even delayed
by much.
