Embrace the silence
\nHer dream
\nTo be allowed
\nTo listen
\nNot forced
\nTo pry her jaw open
\nPouring forth thoughts
\nOf Grapes of Wrath
\nWhile actually
\nDaydreaming<\/p>\n
Of a drippy, cheese pizza slice
\nDone curly fries<\/p>\n
How much space is there for both
\nHalf formed spits
\nFully formed desires
\nAnd quiet.<\/p>\n
Embrace the silent
\nShe repeated, mantra style
\nWhile quietly slurping
\nSpoons of soups
\nA stranger
\nCrunched
\nOver toasted bread.<\/p>\n
Questions?
\nShe had no questions.<\/p>\n
Job
\nFavorite movie
\nhobbies all asked
\nAnswered by stranger in 2 words.<\/p>\n
He didn’t ask her.
\nShe didn’t answer.<\/p>\n
Embrace the silence.
\nBaby asleep
\n1 hour straight
\nScreaming.<\/p>\n
Colic? Overtired?
\nBut now her silence wraps her head
\nLike a cooling blanket
\nCalming that Vagus nerve.
\nQuiet tickles her outer ear
\nAnd thoughts release
\nAbout work projects
\nAnd warm baths.
\nThe sheets touching her skin
\nRegisters.
\nShe feels the fabric
\nTouching the seam.<\/p>\n
Hold the quiet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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