He took away
her voice
her reasoning
her explanation
her clarity

He denied her
a request
communication
to be understood
to be heard

Immaturity
and insecurity
Shut her out
Closed the door
Drew the lines

She yearned
She wished
She hoped
She extended
She waited

For a chance to talk
Never came

And she knew better
And she walked away


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