Silence

Silence
The unknown
Words not spoken

Silence
A veil
Over forbidden ground

Silence
Protection
From words that hurt

Silence
The high road
In any argument

Silence
A sign
Of stubbornness

Silence
There is no need for words
To display our feelings

Silence
The truth
In simple gestures

Silence
Not standing up
For what is right

Silence 
An understanding
Words may hurt

Silence
Knowing
When to keep quiet

Silence
Tends to be 
Louder than words
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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