Sometimes when I am speaking with you
Emotions I feel I can't put into voice
A phrase sounds disjointed
Silence stretches too long
And my voice starts to crack like a shy little boy's.
Other times when I am talking to you
Aggression I hear creeping into my tone
Though I mean you no harm
I see pain in your eyes
From the little jabs that I have carelessly thrown
The room closes in
When I see you again
And I do not know where to begin
My chest becomes tight
Should I yell? Should I fight?
Or just withdraw further within?