Silent Waves

Silent Waves

The wind was loud against the pane,
Its howling voice mixed with the rain.
Nothing seemed to soothe my pain
And I was left with silence plain.

The fire crackled loud and clear.
The lights were out and in my ear
Very faintly I could hear
The whispers of my greatest fear.

It had come true; I knew it would.
I would have stopped it if I could,
There was no question that I should
And now I’m left with nothing good.

I let a tear slip down my cheek.
My heart was sad, my smile weak.
My life was now so dull and bleak.
How would I last week after week?

I could not speak without regret.
Never would I, could I forget.
The world was full, alive, and yet
I had broken my TV set.

– Alyssa Marie Bentham ©