Shadows in my mouth
A thing to say on tips of tongues
The shadows in my mouth
The words we wish to say but can‘t
No vestige for a doubt
Until I perish properly
No person and no pain
No parts of me to pick apart
No purpose, but no shame
No hurtfulness, no names
Lest our fingers point and blame
But if anyone says anything
My silence was in vain
Until I learn to close my mouth
And listen to myself
I‘ll never die, I‘ll never die
Until they toll my bell
