Background Noise
Parts of the background blur-
marginalize and compartmentalize.
Listen –
I stand here screaming in the dark –
Don’t you hear me?
As you turn away,
ears closed –
I am background noise
I am background noise
I am background noise
I am background noise
I am background noise
I am background noise
I am background noise
I am background noise
I am background noise
As I bend, blend and sway to the rules,
Getting stuff out,
and letting things in.
Background noise
in people’s lives –
Not important enough to
actually listen or matter
I am background noise
I’m the one
who shapes my life
to fit the needs
love can live in.
I am background noise
I am background noise
I am background noise
— Jerry Danielsen