Innocent words
Drip like poison
Seeping into my bones
Twisting my reason
Churning my emotions
Gripping my heart
Innocent words
Invisible words
Make her smile
Make her laugh
Make her happy
Keep her engaged
They are not my words
Invisible words
Friendly words
Tick tick tick
On the keyboard
On the clock
An evening of togetherness
Slowly evaporates
Friendly words
Angry words
Fill my head
They are not for her
They are for me
Me, me, selfish me
They must not escape
Angry words
Manic words
What madness is this?
That makes me hurt
The one I love
Push away
The one I want to hold close
Manic words
Silent words
Soothe self-inflicted wounds
The language of touch
Speaks what I cannot say
Whispers I love you
Prays forgive me
Silent words
— Wayne Visser