And I can't shake this feeling I have

That my voice goes unnoticed.

Even when I kick and scream

And even when I cry,

I seem to be invisible

To everyone but you.

Silence tells me secretly

In muted colored tones

That you're the one to teach me

How the sound goes.

I wrap my arms around you

And know I should hold tight

But the sound is too loud now

And I can't go any higher

Before I break.

Will you save me?

Sing to me with gentle tones

And maybe I'll be satisfied.

Or we can rest content in silence

Knowing what's on the other's mind;

Or does that drive you crazy?

Turn up the volume and bring down the roof,

Scream at one another in silence till throats rupture

And the blood spills

As silent as a spider

And hits the floor

As loud as a shriek.

We'll drive each other crazy

As you take the chance to speak

And I take the time to listen.