He turned up the volume of silence
Shattering the windows of my peace
The sound of it – deafening.
I couldn’t but squirm under his cold stare
Shivers racking me over
Not from lack of body heat.
Separated by age and ego
The gulf between us widened
No one willing to put out the fire of our burning bridges.
At least his impenetrable silence said that much
So did my unuttered apologies
Each held back by that black thread of discord.
Exhausted from sharing
Heart-sprinkled monologues
With unresponsive hearts
How much more time must pass
To bridge the gap between
Mono and dialogue?
Here lies the rock on which
Relationships are built
Response with interest
I long to give without measure
My heart now and forever
For I am held captivated
Displeasure?
Never!
Undaunted
By your own heart – a treasure
In your absence I shudder
You presence leaves me enervated
Pressure?
Never!
Unconcerned
A thousand songs I’d render at leisure
Delivering delight to your selfless border
My satisfaction elevated
Fantasticated
Encapsulated
Multticoated
Intoxicated
Love-seeker
Attention-drawer
Passion-giver
Pleasure-retainer
Void-filler
Dialogue-chaser
Cheer-leader
Morale-booster
Hug-demander
Kiss-giver
Time-spender
Life-nurturer
Memory-holder
Vision-painter
Dream-catcher
Solution-finder
Silent-guider
Loud-supporter
Soul-partner
Great-defender
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