Broken Conversation

Every conversation leaves something unspoken

That's why to me, all conversations feel broken

Pieces are missing when thoughts are left out

Words are said but it's not all you're thinking about

Although we talk it is still silence that prevails

Because we leave out the most important details

Therefore every conversation I have consists of two

One I have with myself and one I have with you

Trying to discover what you truly want to say

Despite your efforts to guide me away

I try to read between the lines

And I try to look for hidden signs

To discover the thoughts you do not show

To understand the thoughts I desperately want to know

I ask questions that make you think things through

I ask questions so it is your mind I can get into

Because no matter who you are or what you've seen

Secretly we all want to say what we truly mean

Speak to me with the words of your soul

So that our broken conversations can feel whole

 

Reviews

[Najam Us Saher]

Wow. I lack words to say how true and heartfelt this poem is.