Listen

respond

They say

in space

no one can hear you scream

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I note

every day

I cannot hear my neighbour cry out

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In agony, in torture

being applauded, or put down

their worlds shattered, their territories strongly

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So I learn and learn

to listen to the silence; hear past shouts, chatter

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hoping my echoes, words I write

will renew our song