17--unseen, unheard

voices
can't see what
trouble they're causing

whispers
can't tell when
hearts are breaking

the intent
is to give love
from the distance

but the affect
blocks the heart
from feeling
just what he feels
when you tell him
you need him

baring souls
never works
from miles away

best hide
what you feel
deep inside

until eyes meet
again

whenever
that happens again

if ever

(silence)