~| q u i e t |~



Its quiet again
Its always quiet
when you aren't around.
It seems that when I get the chance to be with you
I have a crowd.
and I'm only interested
in talking to you,
but the others make their way in
and get in my way

Its quiet again
and I wish you were here
when i'm all alone
and the house is empty,
blessedly empty
I feel really empty
you nourish my soul
and i've eaten it all
all that you gave me
to fill me up.

Its quiet again
I want to share it with you
hear your breathing
hear your heartbeat
hear the rustle of your clothing
hear your quiet whispers
have you sleep on my shoulder
as I kiss your hair,
and kiss your head
touching your lips
with my finger
like a caressing a doll
brushing every detail
with my reflecting eyes.

Its quiet again
and I can hear the crackle of fire
in my eyes. Smoldering
all I hear is your voice
phantom echos
from some place in my mind
dedicated soley to remembering you
in every detail
every sound you make,
every laugh
every sigh
every stretch
every breath
every cry
every word...

Its quiet again
and i want you here
to hold.
If wishes were birds,
the sun would never be seen again
only the thundrous flapping
of winged memories,
and feathery wishes

its quiet again


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