Obnoxious words
I carry between my teeth
No, no
I can't let them escape my grip
Jaw locked
Mouth dry
Shaking

Why do you have so much to say
Keep it in, keep it in

These are secrets
These are spells
Enchanted
Charmed
Distraught
Look what ache you can cause
Don't you dare release them

The overthinking *****
In my body
Harasses me

Emotions linger
The guilt
The shame

In the end,
I know if I release these obnoxious words
Nothing--
Absolutely NOTHING, would ever be the same.