Safety in Silence

Posted on by learning to live like water

I spoke,

But told nothing.

I listened,

But offered nothing.

I held my own counsel,

And shared not a thing.

I took my heart off my sleeve for a bit,

And closeted it in my deepest soul.

Safe from the demons that wanted it for their own pleasure,

No words, no laughter, no tears,

Just silence.

I’ll put it back out again,

When I’m safely away.

8 responses to “Safety in Silence”

  4. Silence and observing can be helpful in a place that is not totally safe. This reminds me that sometimes talking is a waste of energy, and to save my voice for those who will listen.

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