Silence as delayed telling.
Waiting for the right word.
Then you’ll say.
Being a hypocrite or a scaremonger.
Is that what you aim for?
Don’t offend anyone!
Hush, hush!
Listen!
Don't take sides!
Wait, look around! Be sure!
What other people will say!
It sounds like instructions for washing delicate laundry.
With big warning.
Health hazard!
Instructions on how to become a louse.
And after all, being grumpy and disgusted with
yourself. It is easier to say when you need to say.
You are too quiet.
You pretend to say more by being silent.
Say that word now!
Let it warn!
12 luglio 2024
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