Denied

ever strained
to hear,
when expectations
and fulfilment
take a joy ride?

One ring,
then another...

obscure
blank
silence

the ten dials
propped
in
figures that surround..
my tremble
and my temple

popped eyes refused,
though pen still carries
a desire

cure
nor do I seek
for the aphasic charm
that i hide

The dinner was eaten long ago...
Let me lick the void