I sit in silence
Instead of speaking
I tap my foot
Against the floor
Like morse code
Hoping one day
Someone will understand
The look in my eyes
When my lungs refuse
To exhale the words inside
Sometimes I want to scream
But it never leaves my brain
Only tears fall down my face
But they’re lost in the noise
Of millions of tapping feet
Shawna Pugh is an eighteen-year-old writer new to publication. Her poetry varies from dark and emotional, to light and romantic pieces. In addition to writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and her three loving cats.