Ashes of Silence

Ashes of Silence

The smoke rises slowly,
carrying words that were never spoken.

It fades into the air,
just like feelings we pretend don’t exist.

For a moment, it feels warm,
comforting even—
then it disappears,
leaving behind a quiet ache.

Some people don’t heal.

They turn their pain into smoke—
visible for a second,
gone before anyone can ask.