she speaks

not with her mouth

no--

her words you hear

only when you close your eyes

and hush your soul,

quiet all the demons shouting their profanities,

                                            their taunts, drown them

only when you look into the

utmost deep will you hear

not with your ears

no--

she speaks, voice hush

as your heart opens its eyes

and sees light

only then will you       h   e    a   r.