What to Say

What to say when you can't find words?
When tears are dripping from the
slope of your neck?
Face wet, and red-
just wishing escape-
one moment of peace?

People offer words you don't need.
You wish you could scream at them
to be motherfucking quiet-
and let you shatter in peace-
without the pressure of having to fake
a smile that feels like a rictus on your lips.

You want someone to hold you-
quiet, restful, safe-
To know that they won't leave -
when you're finished falling apart-
just gently wipe sore eyes-
and hold you that much closer.