A pile of thoughts

Jizel Souidi

In English we say : “ I love you”

In poetry we say :

“ I’d rather hear your silence over anyone else's voice

I’d rather listen to your ugly secrets over anyone else’s joys

I’d rather brush my hand over your deepest scar,

than admire your exquisite face from afar

I’d rather see you even for just a bit,

Than accept an absurd existence without you in it ,

I’d rather explore every part of your soul,

Than watch you make someone else’s full

I’d rather bargain with the devil to be in a hell with you,

Than beg the gods for a heaven without your eyes as a view."