Silence Doesn't Earn Many Friends

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91214
United States
34° 14' 20.3352" N, 118° 14' 6.4284" W
91214
United States
34° 14' 20.3352" N, 118° 14' 6.4284" W

It has been my way, 

I have realized, 

to keep my mouth shut 

around people. 

 

It is easier 

to keep it shut, 

to close opinions 

and arguments. 

 

Everybody 

thinks you're polite, 

nice, quiet, constant. 

But it's lonely. 

 

With no voice, no shout, 

not a whisper  

to say who you are, 

you don't connect. 

 

Most people don't expect 

the loyalty 

rushing, riveting 

through my body. 

 

When I choose to speak, 

to be your friend, 

you have me for life. 

No take-backs. 

 

Unfortunately, 

other people 

don't work quite like me, 

and don't stick much. 

 

Friends are hard to make, 

especially if talking 

is an optional sport. 

But they're worth the wait. 

 

Usually. 

 

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