Learning Not to Talk

I was talking into space And scratching at my face You said you loved that sand paper sound My words came tumbling town Untangled, set free All over me I picked the words up off the floor And tried to say no more Had to bite my tongue at first Till suddenly something burst Untangled, set free Inside of me And then you let your fingertips Fall gently from your lips I thought, but didn't say Here's the way