i sit in silence
the comforting
stillness
as it envelops me
carries me away
to a place
where there's no pain
no more worries
everything's alright now
nothing to fear
i can just lay down
let the solemn
waves take me away
somewhere other
than where i am
right now
somewhere certain
somewhere solid
somewhere i can reach out
and not get
my hand slapped
somewhere i can
call out
and not hear
just echoes
of my own voice
somewhere steady

silence lures me
seduces me
into staying
within her wings
i can rest here
stay here
where i am calm
she'll keep me safe
i am so tempted. . .

but then i see you
dark and twisted you
sarcasm personified
mind boggling
stress inducing you
my sweet tormentor. . .

i'd rather have
my world rocked
to its very core
than stay in the
peaceful shade
serenity offers