I carry your words with me
the same way Atlas
bears the weight of the heavens
except I'm no Titan
so I'm left buried and crushed
by the weight of your words

I carry your words with me
kindness a territory so uncharted
that I built a wall to keep my emotions guarded
all the praises cannot be heard
if they are unsung

I carry your words with me
applauses and sweet voices
are now nothing but noises
the residue of the sugar I begged for
and it turned out to be salt

I carry your words with me
in my left breast pocket
where it is closest
to my still craving heart