Pain

The words sit there on the screen
I can’t bear to send it.
The heart knows what I want to say
but the mind can’t comprehend it.
The muddied feelings of inadequacies linger
but my mind won’t dare face it.
The hurt feelings that could be misinterpreted
I would instantly regret it.
I’ve misconstrued your last message
I have to just feel it.
You’re hurting and so am I
But mine are superficial and petty, and yours are harsh and deep.

No words could ever subdue it.