Dumbstruck

What needs to be said,
Sits behind my eyes.
It betrays me to others
With silent revelation.

What needs to be said,
Steals into my room while I sleep,
Then storms through my slumber
With unexpected fierceness.

What needs to be said,
Impedes my very speech.
Words stick in my throat.
I am dumbstruck.

3/05/07