Salt Poem by Nhi Bui

Salt



I close my eyes
I steady myself
I ready myself
It's coming, I know
Because your eyes
Could never lie
Your voice, so soft
Gentle kindness
But your words
Are Knives
Until I am still
And silent
I close my eyes
My tongue edges
Out from a sad smile
And I taste salt

Nhi Bui
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Topic(s) of this poem: eyes,kindness
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