reasons why
can’t explain
injustice and hurt
can’t bear the pain.

can’t think, can’t write
just empty space
and I don’t pretend not
to fear my heart’s pace.

and underneath a silence so loud
music plays on in my mind, my heart
a little conscious voice of mine
with whom I can’t bear to part.

I’d open my mouth to speak if I could
so numb, such ache inside
won’t let a tear spill down my cheek—
after all, I’ve got my pride.

want to cry, hope to die
but I won’t fall apart
instead I’ll keep this faith of mine
inside my very heart.