Cadence Has always seemed odd to me Falling casually into pattens of speech Pressing my words together As if a breath is something I may never find Colliding combinations of chaotic, cascading, Words Pressed permanently through pressed lips Pulsating the air Puncturing silence purposing Punctuationβs predominant purpose is Silence. To end, needless, nonsensical ramblings. I want to walk, willingly, from a wriggle in my mind To a writhing sense of wonder. Let me speak quickly Let me fumble over words Let me speak, Even if no one is listening