sometimes
silence speaks volumes
no matter the person
circumstances
or meaning
each in its own way
reassuring disquieting

is it then
our short story has drawn to a close?
with an ending neither of us predicted
both did their best
with the props provided them
no telepathy needed to see
some stories weren’t meant to be novels

and in this
regardless the path you choose
your face will still shine in my sky
no cloud to block its view
at night
the stars will whisper your name
breaking the silence
and I will whisper back

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05/30/2018