What does it take
How much more
Break my spirit
Tell me
Answer me
I cry
You cry
You don’t exist

Silence is my enemy
Silence is a friend
Noise can do no good
Empty vessels make the most noise
Damage is done
Repair…Impossible
What more can I say
What good will it do

Unknown author.
Found on newsgroup:rec.arts.poems back in the 90's.