The Poetry Book

When She Falls Silent

I didn't know what was going on, I regret it I have to say

Why couldn't I have come over more often, seen you just another time

I took those moments for granted, until you fell silent this faithful day

I thought everything was ok, that I could see you again, but you weren't fine

Seeing you with a mask on your face, struggling to breathe the air

You looked so calm, accepting death as it enclosed you

No I scream take me instead, this isn't fair

I need more conversations, I can't even remember a few

I lock my shaking hand with your frail one clinging on

Wanting you to make it, making every moment last

But your hands slips away as dusk turns to dawn

As you leave this world without looking back and going fast

I remember that day like a tormenting nightmare, oh it's so violent

When I remember the day that you fell silent