out of sight and out of mind
is always where she seems to be
in the backs of thoughts
and on the tips of tongues
but never spoken loudly

she's always there, never seen
a shadow in a crowded room
she speaks in mute
hears silent noise
lamentation comes too soon

she's made mistakes, not perfect
and cried to sleep at night
she's felt loved, alone
proud, ashamed
she might not or she might