Silence

Talk, like how you used to be.

Please blurt out a word or even three.

Tell me again those things you promised.

Tell me that your love has not vanished.

They say words can hurt thee.

How come this silence is killing me?

I do not want any pretense.

But this silence causes pain that is so intense.

Please, don't just sit there quietly.

You know it hurts me deeply, completely.

I'll accept whatever you say as a consequence,

Just please, stop torturing me with silence.

-Carol ©