“I Can’t Hear Her”

By Nihitha

I heard she was hurt.

I opted to disregard it

I heard her yelling.

I masked her voice.

I heard she moved on.

I was resolved to take responsibility for it.

I heard she was chasing the moon.

I pretended I couldn't see it turn red.

I heard she found her light.

I couldn't peg her for who she was anymore.

I heard she...

I can no longer hear her.

By Nihitha