At The Corner Of My Eye

Bravery

This rumbling bus is too crowded,
But not quite enough to stifle.
My words desperately cast, inward
The microphone next to my ear.
I said, don't you dare be afraid,
I said, don't I dare be, overheard
If the thoughts in you head,
Are enough to get you scared
Enough to pick up, and call.

So if you're in pieces,
I promised to shore you up again.
So if you're in pieces,
I'll remind you to feel as brave as you are.

I can't quite hear you it's all fading,
Your failing sobs I can't drown out this time.
I'm claustrophobic in waiting
Terrified of being silenced by the din.
The rumblings of this machine,
Won't be enough to mask my scream
As I would please, tell you to breathe, Easy.
I whisper, I'm present in your agony,
I whisper, is my phone messed up can you hear me ?

This time you're in pieces,
You said my voice should calm you down.
This time you're in pieces,
I can't speak loud enough to be around.
For you.

I wish I could speak,
Where no one could see me.
I wish I were somewhere,
No one would be staring,
So your tears won't be wasted
On a bus, full of strangers,
Uninterested.

So if you're in pieces,
I promised to shore you up again.
So if you're in pieces,
I'll remind you to feel as brave as you are.

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Written in honor of the lady on the S9 who was desperately trying to be there for a friend on the phone who was having an attack, and failing due to the crowded bus.
Whoever you are, you are a beautiful human being. I hope your friend is okay.