Whispers.

Whisper all you like.

Shout

for all I care.

I don't, damn you

not anymore.

I did once, then saw

a whisper

moving through

the crowd,

A smirk.

The shallow shells that

are people,

rustling.

I cupped my hands

to my ears

and heard the sea

welling up within.

When tides change,

and you

with them.

Dam walls breaking,

and all

cut loose for shelter.

I'll swim alone

in deeper waters.

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