the
language of you
there is a true
you
an essential you
deep
within
she communicates
in an ephemeral
wordless language
(an essentially
incomplete language
of sighs
whispers
small inner aches
seekings
and pinings)
when happy
she hums in rhythm
to the beats of your heart
when neglected
she'll throb out weak elliptical pulses
soundings
listen for her
reverberating through
the walls of you
seeking
reorienting
she has faith
in you
she is faith
in you
she'll abide
your lack of mastery
your averted inner ear
so listen to
the speaker
of the language
of you
Adrian Hoad-Reddick,
2/26/06