Silent Screams

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Jun 9

I gripped my hair at the back of my skull.
Drawing my elbows impossibly closer to each other.
My mouth opened in a paused gape,
My throat constricted, eyes squeezing shut.
But no sound passed my lips.
Despite wishing to allow it,
To let out that frustrated scream,
I didn't.
I pressed my arms tighter around my head.
Bringing my chin to my chest.

And then I let go.
I released my hold, my grip.
And for a moment, just a single moment,
There was a relief.
Of pressure, of life.

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