empathy for an affliction

I had a dream where I was unable to say

the words

they tremored at the top of my vocal cords

and clamored to be heard

but i swallowed them all

in voluntary

diffidence

to the inevitability

of perfect entropy

i am directed every which way

and indirected by the pressure waves

i am unable to bring to bear

on the unbearable space between you and me

you and who i used to be