Monday, June 15, 2015

Weight of a Scream

*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



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