I see him there, standing
I watch him
He doesn't see me
Only cold air stands between us
It's so cold, I can not approach him
It's so cold, I can not speak to him
Silence is all that wants to be with me
It doesn't want to let go of me
It keeps me for itself
It doesn't let me do anything
It doesn't want me to be happy
It keeps me for itself
Silence binds me
I try to make him notice me
I learn to play music for him
I learn to sing for him
I practice so he will notice me
I practice so silence no longer has me
Silence always returns
I go where he goes
I play where he plays
I remember the words I rehearsed
I remember what I want to say to him
I open my mouth and want to sing
I open my mouth and all that comes out
Is silence