Yes....I've heard you

Yes...I've heard you
You didn't waste a thousand words
I listened and I heard
I read and tried
to understand how you could
compile those words
choose those lyrics
Words that you knew were
fleeting, with no reality attached.

Yes, I've listened and I've heard
I've oftentimes felt and imagined
but knew that these were words
to comfort you, not me
Words that would give you the
love that you needed
the love that you were missing
craving....imagining...flirting with.

Yes, I've listened and I've heard you
I've sensed that you've wanted the words
to come to life, knowing that you struggle
with being strong enough to choose
to live the words that you write
the words that I hear
the songs that you sing
the lyrics that I see.

Yes, I've heard what you've said
I hear what you say
but I know that these words are
for you.....not me.
© 2012 Brenda Gale