Safety

I have paced this floor forever,
Hands twisting against themselves
In hope and fear,
Watching the door for a sign
Of weakness.

Pacing this empty room eternal,
Words dripping down the walls
In silent rivulets
As the stone bends around me.

I am the singular, silent,
Forsaken
Echoing whisper left out to die.

So won't you please
Tell me about the world outside.