Running From Silence Poem by Nedra Pepin

Your are busy, its keeping me away from you.
I stay out of your way, for fear that I will be a burden to.
You told me once, that I am your stars, your universe, I make your world go 'round.
Is that still true? Or is it just another lie?
I'm tired of not making a sound.
I want to be heard by you.
But there's nothing I can do.

You said you would keep me safe, and to not cry over you anymore.
Asking me to do that, its like asking someone to close a revolving door.
I try to explain why I feel this way. But do you listen? No. You never do.
You say nothing. I'm tired of your silence.
It hurts me more, than even the worst act of violence.
We used to tell each other everything. What is this love coming to?
It used to be, just me and you, but now I'm afraid, that it will only be you.

I see an opportunity to run. I don't want to leave, But I might have to.
I still love you, and I don't want to hurt you.
But if leaving will make me happy again, then I have to go.
Save me, and change my mind, before I'm out of reach of your warm embrace.
If you love me enough, give chase.
Come after me, hold me tight, And tell me everything is going to be alright.
Because if you don't, all that you see. will be free. If you don't run after me.