Silence

Written: 21/06/2025
Theme: emotional distance, love and loss, silence, unspoken words, longing, intimate writing

Nothing,
Just silence.
So why—does it feel,
Like my heart—is jumping—out of my chest.

My breath—shallow,
Laboured.
Like the walls—of this lonely home,
Were closing in.

And I know…
I don’t want to.
And it feels—as though I shouldn’t,
And yet—how can I help—that I do?

My heart so full—yet empty,
Of things I can’t bear to name.
But—I think—I’ll miss it when it’s gone,
The pain—the heartache—so familiar.

Losing you—I fear—is losing myself,
But what—can I offer but silence—to your silence.
I’m sure if you dig—you’ll find something of value,
So—God—let me be worth the effort.

Notes: This is the most personal I've ever gotten with poetry, it's a personal piece. Anyway, I hope this can resonate.