Silence

No,

Don't speak.

Don't let any sound

Tumble out of your mouth.

Not a word

Not a laugh

Not a whine.

Suppress your thoughts

Become your own best friend.

Speaking is bad.

Speaking leads to madness

And yelling

And screaming.

Then slamming

And hitting

And leaving.

Don't speak.

Stay,

Silent.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Liked the minimalist style of this one. There are few words, but they lead the writer's imagination nicely. The topic is domestic abuse and the advice is good. Silence really can be golden on some occasions.