Silence Speaks

She calls him
When the silence gets too much,
But the walls have closed in
And the stars bid her
Hush.
He says her name in question
And waits a little while,
Her breathing tells him everything
And he says
Alright.
He listens to her silence
Until she falls asleep
And waits a little longer
To be sure the demons
Are fighting fair
And understand that he's still listening
Even if he isn't there.
He chuckles at her quiet snores
And lets his eyes close,
Whispers a quiet promise,
And keeps his phone close.