From the other room
I hear
The sound of the computer keys
Click click
And the sound of my mother's laugh
Like little bells
I hear my brother's feet
Hitting the smooth floor
From next door
I hear
A baby's cries
Wishing to be fed
A child's scream
As she is beaten for no reason
A mother's loud voice
Yelling at them
From my room
I hear
My fan spinning
Hoping to cool me off
My sobs
Coming from somewhere deep inside
And the gentle beating of my heart
Reminding me I'm still alive
I hear
My friend calling my name
I hear
My dad returning home
I hear
A car driving past
I hear
The sound of dinner being started
I hear
A knock on my door
I hear
The window opening as I jump out
I hear
the lady next door yelling at me
I hear
Someone whispering my name as they cling
I hear
My breathing slow and heavy trapping me
