If only

IN PROGRESS

Ten years ago it seemed impossible
That she could ever grow as calm as this,
With self-remembrance in her warmest kiss
And dim dried eyes like an exhausted well.
Slow-speaking when she has some fact to tell,
Silent with long-unbroken silences,
Centred in self yet not unpleased to please,
Gravely monotonous like a passing bell.
Mindful of drudging daily common things,
Patient at pastime, patient at her work,
Wearied perhaps but strenuous certainly.
Sometimes I fancy we may one day see
Her head shoot forth seven stars from where they lurk
And her eyes lightning and her shoulders wings.

Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)

I may be silent

even when I'm screaming at the top of my lungs

but understand... someone PLEASE understand

it's because I never saw another star

that wasn't falling from heaven's embrace

straight from God's tear-filled eyes