the truth of exchanging words

finding a connection
to lapse silences, share glances, values
to relate, expound, realize, digress
for words are ordinary
expression stands alone
pieced together in sincerity
outcomes bring deeper meaning
united minds, intimate moments
collective sighs and quizzical looks
journeying down this road has no map
there is no set direction
no place you must go

you may go where you wish
danger, horror.
joy, bliss.
tight lipped or vulnerable
be not afraid, for you learn on your way
it comes with a price
listen, listen, listen
in return, it is a gift
you are handed

expand upon expansion
there is so far to go
wide, and deep, high and low
clock ticks on
perhaps it feels faster
hold precious the ability
intelligence, depth
may it possess truth at the heart
down to the last word

step away knowing more
enriched, decisive
go on your way
do not lose this gift
hold it dear
hold it precious
those words you just said may be engrained
on the mind, on the hands, on the heart
of the one you just left.