In pauses

Every word spoken

I try to hear

But in the pauses

The pain is clear,

So much revealed

But not ever said,

I can taste the poison

You were cruelly fed,

I sense the betrayal

I feel your broken trust,

I now know why

You were vexed so much,

It’s hard to articulate

Ain’t that the truth

But I ain’t just listening

I am hearing you,

My fam, understand me now

I hear you coming through,

Between your words

Loud and clear that’s the truth.