Deafening Silences

There are words in a million languages That pass between our eyes alone They piece themselves together in my mind And rest on the tip of my tongue Was it just the whiskey talking? Every word you said sounded like rum Was it just the liquor talking? Was I just a bit of fun? Because I know better than to trust or lean I’m far too smart to count on you for anything I know not to bother with vulnerabilities So why did soft words from you instantly break me? I don’t lean into arms in the dark of night And suddenly feel that I can breathe I don’t hold to anyone for any reason And momentarily feel my mind freeze But it was quiet for a second, it was silent There were no hands on my neck, nothing violent It was bliss for a second, I was peaceful Like I’d gone to bed starved and woke up full But I’m needy at my most honest I need someone to hold me together I could fix myself if I wanted But I’m too tired to bother I’m jealous at my most real I’ll wrap around you like gauze I’ll watch you be you with a smile While hoping the whole world fucks off I’ll sit with you like this With the words you whisper down my neck I told you I’d never been honest before So please, don’t leave me a mess

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