Friendship
Can no one else hear my thoughts Feelings, emotions and dangers of all sorts They're running around in my mind I'm doing mental gymnastics all the time I can open my mouth that's easy to do But I cannot express anything to you It's painful, I just can't verbalise Any thought processes of any size I'm not being difficult or strong willed But to voice my thoughts I don't feel skilled It feels I'm completely trapped My life and energy feel sapped A friend draws near to me They noticed that I'm all sea They sit with me and wait No piercing questions which I hate I sense acceptance and care from them No feelings of being condemned It gives me space to begin to explore My thoughts, feelings and more Yet how do I start to start share How do I speak out if I dare My friend ask an open question And this gets my attention Time and a safe space are here As my dear friend enables me to share With wisdom and a listening ear I begin to talk...