Silence lingers, breaking hearts
Cutting and jiabbing through this path
A simple sweet wish turned a nightmare
Starting with the word hello
Every moment the clock ticks
Time before before our hands
Words, phrases, sentences - floating in the air
Why speak when one can listen
Why listen when one can do
Why do when you can be
But why be here at all
Love is not a reason for speech
It does not provoke words from thy mouth
Sighs of defeat escape me
Questioning this overwhelming shadow
This darkness wraps around me
Strangling any heartfelt emotion
Bringing to life all distress and worry
Someone else somewhere else
Something better to do
Your heartfelt words mean the world to me
Why is it they have been cut dry?
You mustn't say anything in return
It just seems customary in such days.