Silence
just inside the doorway
i am stopped
complete silence
holds me against my will
first external
no fountain in the courtyard
no cars passing by
no people in conversation
moving internal
no song
no joy
no hope
i stand in silent stillness
unable to scream
to talk
to move
tears no longer accessible
lungs struggling for air
a heart barely able to beat
silent and frozen
in disbelief
i realize
i am alone
