We Don't Talk About It

 

We choose our words so carefully

afraid to give too much away;

deciding just what to reveal

but never saying what we feel.

We dance across each other’s thoughts

while masking our inadequacies

one step forward two steps back,

must rein emotion skillfully.

We always choose the safest route,

to shield ourselves from being broken–

and when we’re unsure who to blame

 just blame it on the words unspoken.

 

© Ginny Brannan 2021