He says hello again. 

Let's try this. 

I speak, but think I'm dying.

He drives. I can't close my eyes

But want to. 

I smile, he thinks 

We walk, I grab his hand. 

In silence. Whispering what we're doing. 

What do you really think when I say nothing.

To things so important. So dripping with response. 

Please respond? Please reply? Please. 

I can not help but watch. You keeping score.

What's up? That's one. 

How're you. Two. 

I want to die. 

no. no response. 

You are keeping score.

No response.