Lost Words Poem by Bobby Pask

There are many words
ive left unspoken
that just strike chords.
what has awoken?

even in this,
i cannot speak.
its tough to miss
that im weak.

i know i must fight
to keep my mouth shut.
i know that its right,
but i just feel cut-

i keep trying to assist
you with issues.
i force myself to desist
to stop what ensues.

i still cant
manage the line.
i feel like an ant
stepping on a mine.

im writting to
put the words here.
maybe, if i do,
i can say them for you to hear.

i just cant muster
any courage.
im in a fluster
i just cant seem to manage.

my lip, i bit
but i cant hide it, or i might die.
ive got to say it
i...