About a voice

Sometimes her voice speaks
the words rendered insignificant
It is the loudest sound in the world
demanding attention, commanding me to listen

Sometimes her voice speaks
there are no words but she is
eloquent, articulate, poignant
much to my surprise...

Sometimes her voice speaks
affecting an emotional response
involuntary, raw commotion
within and without

Sometimes her voice speaks
in a dark room, alone.
It is muted, muffled, drowned out
by the busy inattentive crowds outside

Sometimes her voice speaks
to me and me alone
I hear her pain, I feel her tears
my hands are tied so I kick her instead.