(________________) for Louisa
The sounds we make
when we are truly Upset or startled Are strange indeed.
Not strong or fierce! More like a Whine or a whir…
When I’m startled It’s a high pitched Eeeeeeeee!
Or if I’m having a nightmare AaaahhhAeeha
Or when I’m confronted Whua!
We don’t have words for them. I can’t just tell you On paper, how the sound Is to be delivered.
I cannot tell you what it Sounded like when I heard The news of your death… For these is no word for: Tear your hair out Pound your chest red Cry til your eyes are dry and sparkling with salt There is no word for (________________)