Silence

silence
in the hills beyond the sight
where the birds are in flight

silence
in the veil behind the mind
in the eyes of those who are blind

silence
in the ears of all who hear
the tragedy is more than we can bear

silence
whatever you touch you can’t feel
and in your heart you want to steal

silence
when you stand on someone’s grave
weeping though you try to be brave

silence
in your mind when it’s empty of thought
lost or confused in the dark

silence
when you reach out to touch me
you realize it will never be