I am sorry that I am unable to speak
with the eloquence that can paint pictures and move mountains
but instead my words trip over one another or get lost
once they leave my lips
so I’ve chosen to stay silent
because it is easier to bear than fumbled words and mumbled apologies.
Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018 at 5:19 PM UTC
I am sorry that I am unable to speak
with the eloquence that can paint pictures and move mountains
but instead my words trip over one another or get lost
once they leave my lips
so I’ve chosen to stay silent
because it is easier to bear than fumbled words and mumbled apologies.
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