Once you know something, you can't unknow it I contemplate the echoes of this inner void Half knowing, half running So afraid to fully commit To fully let go I've chosen to see then closed my eyes again Unable to hide from myself I've heard whispers of my truth beckoning They want me to listen To work together and grow I know they're right, but I can't stand the sound I've excelled at aversion The keys to silence are in my hands A couple of drinks or some edibles Even the numbness of these meds They're drugs all the same And they mask the noise well So at least for a little while I can avoid it all again