Taught

I’ve learned to stay silent.

That no matter the pain and fear inside, they are only my own.

I’ve learned to stay silent.

That the truth and the answers to unspoken questions would be revealed.

I’ve learned to stay silent.

At the bedside while love helplessly faded before my eyes.

I’ve learned to stay silent.

When rage fills the house and one sound would turn it towards your direction.

I’ve learned to say silent.

So much is said when one does not speak.

I’ve learned to stay silent.

This world taught me that it is best to be so.