VOICES

VOICES

"I don't know about us," I say.
My voice shaking

Forever is as long as I want to sit beside you
But you've given too many mixed messages
I mean everything to you and I mean nothing
You mean everything to me, but so does my heart

"Look at me," you say.
Your voice insistent

I manage a brief glance before turning away
You're looking too deeply into my eyes
Straight through my soul, straight to my heart
Places I don't want your eyes to see

"I love you," you say.
Your voice pleading

You sound like you believe what you're saying
But along with the candles reflecting off your eyes
I see that spark of fear and I understand
You're not comfortable with those three words

"I love you too," I say.
My voice silent