In the darkness it is easier to 
determine what’s on your mind;
there are no other voices 
interrupting your ease.
You can whisper, but who
will hear you?

Sometimes I want to talk when
nobody is around to listen. Often 
it is the middle of the night 
and no one is there. 
At times, the silence is 
disturbing my peace.

© 2026 j.g. lewis