I tried to be quiet
by Bryan Schroat
I tried to be quiet (I swear I did)
I tried to show respect & reverence
Night after night
hands clasped & head down
so composed with perfect posture
Now I am desperate
& without dignity
Rocking back & forth
arms wrapped around myself
keeping the broken pieces inside
Pleading with sobbing, screaming prayers
and still there is no reply…
Is silence my answer?