The voices get so loud

Echoing in my head

The worst part is

It’s no one else--just me instead

Inside I start to scream

Words flying indiscernibly

But the feelings are still there

Sitting without a name

My throat catches in a silent shriek

Around me, ancient floorboards creak

I wish I was in a rocking chair

To better hide this despair

But hush now

Please just hush now

Hush now

I’m here