The Unheard Mute

the (my) voice is not loud enough to be heard over your thoughts
the (my) voice is hoarse yet I've not made a sound
so weary of defenses (no actions taken)

of watching every single letter
of every single word that passes unspoken through these
speech (less), chapped lips

(i can) SHOUT, whisper
cut-out-my-tongue

the result?
more or more of the same

you hear what you think.

none of those thoughts
my words