On Elephants

There are sometimes things that need to be said. Yet they get stuck. The elephant in the room should be kept away from those likely to choke. Some prefer to ignore. Seeing as its all gray,it blends in if you paint the walls the same color. Shadows are easy to hide when you turn all the lights off.

Once upon a time i wanted to hold your hand. Once upon a time i stood next to you and wanted to hold your hand. Once upon a time you held my hands in yours and said the four words that give me tingled skin:

we need to talk.