I said love, but the world said hatred. I said comfort, but America charged and cried "money!" I said health, but the doctors told me sickness. Never had I spoken upon such deaf ears. I whispered everything, but the wind said nothing. I told the sky my secrets, but it didn't keep them quiet. I loved a cloud once, but it rained on my parade. Now I can't even trust myself. I babbled mama, but she said shhh. I mumbled peace, but the director spoke "oil." I screamed Honesty, but no one heard me.