the sobs escape before you can even place your hand over your mouth. it would be an inadequate attempt to muffle the pain but at least it would be a symbolic gesture to block the world out. you've tried to tell them about how you feel, the despair so deeply ingrained in your heart that you can't even breath without of the constant companion titled loneliness. they dismissed your thoughts and it makes sense, they have their own problems and you've slowly become a burden.
YOU ARE READING
cygne
ŞiirSequel to the poetry set, "alouette". Reading alouette first is recommended, however this poetry set can be read as a stand-alone.