i don't get out much (virtually)

It didn't hurt because no one said it did,

Because it happened all alone.

This is a no questions asked situation.

This is a speak now or forever hold your peace kind of thing.

You can't expect them to see it in your eyes,

Or read it on your smile.

Don't expect them to hear it with each word you say,

All your words sound the same anyway.

Someone you know, their wet face shines back at you.

Do you see it?

Are you getting it?

The whites of their eyes now red,

Sparkly and agitated.

They want to be seen too.

They've been seen a dozen times before.

Who are you to add one more?