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voice

“You’re too quiet,” you told me.

“Speak up.”

I don’t think you mean it.

All you hear is the buzzing swarm

of words

busy in their work.

You have no patience

for the silky yellow honey

that is my voice.

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Published: Jul 9, 2018
LinesWords: 940

Tags: #voice #bees #honey #quiet #words

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