Silence Would Have Said It More Eloquently

You were wrong to try to use those
words – silence instead would have
said it more eloquently; she reads

your body language with a verve
you’ve never understood, a sensitivity
of years in august study.

And be aware, love is oft benign,
but love in need will feed off crumbs
of dynamite, love will lead the humble

and the meek to desperate deeds
eclipsing dire imaginings, love exceeds
all cautions in a ravening of feelings

run amok. Take the manly route and shrug
your shoulders, lips shut tight. This night you’ll
likely find she’s already read your mind.
© I.D. Carswell 2007