Speak

Talk to me.
Tell me what I see in your eyes.
Your silence is deafening.
My mind is full of voices
all saying different things.
At one time
you having the courage to speak
would have validated my worth.
Now
I take that power
that burden
away from you.
Speak freely.
Talk to me.
Tell me what I hear in your voice.
Speak on behalf of our friendship.
Form the thoughts racing in your mind
into words so that you will see
you can trust me.
I will know I can trust you.