*screech*
*SCREECH*
*SCREEEEECH*
our ears ringing
his throat throbbing
*SCREECH*
*SCREEEEECH*
trying not to react
not to flinch with each
sharp
ear-splitting
*screech*
trying to show
it doesn't bother me
trying to show
it's fine
hoping he knows
he can relax
not stress
not worry
be calm
breathe
*SCREEEEECH*
*SCREEEEECH*
*screech*
silence
then
a
sobbing breath
glancing to see
head bowed
tears falling
*screech*
*sob*
a back rub
a gentle hug
redirecting focus from
*screech*
to music
closed eyes
moving fingers
a musical melody
to lift the weight
of a scream
