You see my mouth … Funny little smiles, Between each word. My friendly nature … Or hiding the fear, The sadness.   I look into your eyes… Dark brown; Skin light brown. You find beauty… In my white skin, Like fresh snow. You tell me…

I hear sounds Meanings carried like melodies But the lyrics are lost In the acoustic ocean. Hearing tests passed In quiet rooms the waves still Soft voices and bright tones Like clear waters No ear-worn aid Could teach my brain to hear One sound against a thousand…