Gasping truth
(Poem for Nyssa)

Silence surrounds me
suffocating and deafening
as it all may seem
I giggle to myself approvingly
asking for more, begging
begging, for my soul to be filled
filled with turmoil and trouble

I'm watching, waiting
Can't you hear my silent screams
Can't you see my bloodshot eyes
begging to be taken prisoner
by forces stronger than us all
Can't you feel my gasp for breath
Breath that doesn't even exist

Do you see my arms
hugging my chest
tryin to keep in the last bit of warmth
Can't you see my body
calm and collected
Do you feel my heart
a heart half filled with love
  ¶ 9:00 PM