Sometimes

Sometimes, it all goes bad.

Sometimes, we read what we want to see in a letter.

Sometimes, we hear, but, do not listen.

Sometimes, the sterling gift we think the universe gave us turns out to be tinsel.

Sometimes, no one will accept culpability for words said, written, implied.

Sometimes, the refusal to say a lie was a lie leaves it a truth, and that hurts more.

Sometimes, the cacophony of silence deafens you.

Sometimes, the dearth of words on a page overwhelms you.

Sometimes, the rush of letters in sentences means nothing in their anger.

Sometimes, the hole in your chest is so huge, you can't move.

Sometimes, you don't know what to believe, words or your intuition.

Sometimes, sometimes... you wish you'd never said 'hello'.