My silence is only created, 

By illusions. 

Frightened of speaking truths, 

To someone who isn't you

Through the ether 

I sense your pain

There is no need to apologise or beg, 

But if you do not stand in the sun, 

And show me your true name

True face, 

How can I explain

I don't know why

You are on my mind

What we had was brief

But I can't forget

Maybe I feel

The earth needs to unfold, 

I am like the sea, 

Calm now, 

Scared of being stirred again

In case a storm comes 

To wash me away 

If only you knew 

I saw through you 

Just as you saw through me

Soul driven

Caught us both by surprise. 

You offered friendship. 

I shunned. 

You offered apologies too. 

Said I love you. 

Do you know. 

I hear the birds sing and I think of those words. 

And in the depths of my despair. 

They comfort. 

Listen to me

I'll say once more 

I love you too.