She started talking less.
And he started talking more.
But she heard not a word.

He wanted to drown her
in sound.
And though she feared the fall
She braced herself
For the impact
And prayed for forgiveness
For the sins
That had condemned her.

He grieved her spirit
But it was long gone
By the time
He realized.

Perhaps her body
Was so filled up
With his words
That there was no room left
For her soul.