She Speaks

she speaks to you
languid language
that says nothing
absolutely nothing

you hear a fainéant girl
with fingers unfit
and unwilling

you hear her from far below
she seems to be a tower
of nothing
absolutely nothing

but somehow still hovering
your friable tongue
inept and unwilling

her remarks strike you
lashing and leaving scars

then soothing
and healing completely

better when she’s silent
supplicating you
with her admirable smile.

Kelly Curiel
February 26, 2008