why do I let you
make me feel empty?
why do I let you
make me feel alone?

Why can’t I tell you
that sometimes I need you
to see me
to really look at me
standing here
watching you.

look at me
see what’s in my eyes
what’s there for you.

But you are blind
and I can’t make you see.

You see the actions
but don’t hear the words
they whisper
what I’m trying to say
without speaking.

I can’t tell you
for fear you won’t hear
the words from my mouth
or the sound of
a heart breaking
through unshed tears.