9. “Choked with feeling”

9. “Choked with feeling”

(…To be continued…)

Though Niki had grown
a little quiet, withdrawn,

She was showing
her right to be upset, all along.

Nil’s heart sank deep inside,
He stopped talking to everyone…at all…
So much had piled up…
like a heavy, silent wall.

So much had gathered,
heavy in his mind to hide,
In one small moment
tears filled his eyes & his tide.

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