Within silence, I hear me,

The person I hate most.

Every lie they whisper I hear,

There's no truth within their boast.

The constant ringing does little to drown,

Each thought inside my head.

It forces me to scarf it down,

Crying silent tears in bed.

My trembling hands caress my husbands back,

But him I will not wake.

For the love that he speaks over me,

My head declares is fake.

Every prayer I pray to God,

Receives nothing in reply,

Silence is my enemy,

Only my anguish will satisfy.