In the midst of all my
talking... talking... talking,

I only need someone to hear
what I'm saying in my silence;

I only need receive the gift
that is everything
for which I could never ask.

I only want a flower

if it means
we will grow together.

I only want chocolates

if they mean
we will eat each other alive.

I only want a ring

if it means
we are wrapped around
each others' little fingers.

When you see me lean toward you...
squinting...
do you know that it's because

I fear losing focus?

When I clasp my hands in front of me,
do you know that it's because

that is the only way to keep myself
from holding you here?

When I take a sip of my coffee,
do you know that it's because

that is the only time
I can bear to let you speak;
the only way to keep shielding words
from spilling from my mouth.

Sometimes I hear what you say
and sometimes I hear your silence.

Just like me,
you'll never ask for what you need;
you hide it in between.

11/25/2006

Posted on 11/25/2006
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