You call. I hear the ringing in my ears.
I feel you pulling at my heart.
But I can't take your calls.
Your voice tricks me into obedience,
Belittling me, until I forget my stance;
What I believe, what I need, who I am.
You dismiss my words, disregard my time;
Leaving me to constantly pick up the pieces.
So I'm done. With you.
You don't want to hear the truth.
I won't waste my breath telling you.
Let my silence answer your questions.
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written 2016
