Silence Doesn't Earn Many Friends
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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.