We walk in silence

We walk in silence
Deeplessly gazing into nothingness
So we go on our way
Our eyes as glass
Reflect and refract
All encounters one might attract

So we tune out
All earthly life
And we get lost
In the mindless melodies of our misery
And we let no one in
For fear they might catch us
As we truly are within

Enchanted in our isolation
Distant from all relation
Keeping all feeling within
And all onlookers amidst our control

So we hide behind the words we type
Never engaging the thoughts that are raging
Always suppressing while keeping everyone guessing
What we truly think and feel
This is our skill
This is our mask
We wear at will

Yet you see through all the disguise
Through all the troubles and the lies
As one eludes in darkness
And is consumed by the light
So you see it all whether in day or night

Nothing is unnoticed
Nothing forgotten
All is seen
What has been
What is
And what will be
All you see
So clearly

Oh rescue me
From this prison
Capture me
Free me from these lies
And this hypocritic disguise

I long to look into your eyes
To be lost in such love
That will not criticize
For it knows all sin and shame
Its benevolence bore all blame
Though not looking with disdain
Still loving despite all pain

What fidelity is this
So costly
Yet honest as a kiss

Though many may strive and fail
This one thing will prevail
For what boundaries can defend
The love of a friend

-Joshua Lee Foist