Shhhh…

Shhhh.

Don’t speak.

Don’t tell.

We know.

Shhhh.

That’s not quite right.

You don’t want to say that.

We know what to say.

Shhhh.

Tamp it down.

Seal your lips.

Breathe in. Breathe out.

Shhhh. 

They have no idea.

They don’t even ask.

They confirm between themselves.

Never stopping.

Never asking.

Never listening.

Shhhh.

Your time will come.

Your call will sound.

You will be heard.

Shhh.

I see your pain.

I feel your hurt.

I hear your cry.

Hushhhh.

I bind your wounds.

I free your bonds.

I know your name.

Hushhhh.

I am your hope.

I am your light.

I am your voice.

Hushhhh.

Hush now, baby, don’t say a word. Daddy’s gonna buy you a life of freedom and an eternity of love.