The Words They're Scared to Say

They wake up before the light. House of quiet, they're not here. There's a feeling

they can't name. Just a weight they carry near. They say, "I'm fine" like

it's a rule. Like it keeps the peace somehow. There's a truth behind their eyes

asking to be spoken out. They're not looking for a fight. They're not asking

to be saved. They just wanna set it down. The thing they're scared to say.

Love's not loud, it doesn't shout. It shows up soft and true. They're just trying

to find the words. To speak an honest truth to you.

You're right there across the room. Close enough to feel the space. They don't know