Speak or Listen

I don’t want to speak

Why do you press me?

I am quiet,

Nothing but thought

There are no words

Anyway

Why does it matter?

You seem content

Listening to your own voice

Why ask me to speak?

My words aren’t funny

They aren’t clever

And besides,

I like to talk sometimes

But you aren’t inviting

I’m comfortable as I am

And you seem

The same

If you really want me to talk

Wait, ask, listen

Don’t fill up my mouth

With your words

I’d love to speak

But not when you

Cut the line

And cover my mouth

I’m not aggressive

I’m tired, I won’t steal your space

Just let me alone

If you won’t let me speak

Don’t marvel over my few words

Please, please,

Just listen

Or leave me be.

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