I listened until the ringing faded,
I watched as the lights burned out,
I turned as they began to yell,
I closed my eyes as tears began to fall.

I listened to the moaning and sighing,
I watched my nightmares swear they would end this,
I turned against harsh words,
I closed my hands upon cold steel.

I listened for subtle worries to be expressed,
I watched the surroundings fumble when they pass,
I turned as the ****** finally get dressed,
I closed my mind when it all stops.