The World Within: I of IV (A poetic chain)

Silence can be

what kills us.

Sometimes, we choose to say nothing 
for myriads of reasons, 
we choose silence. 

Silence is a doctor of sorts.  
Its medicine takes time, 
it takes will, and strength, 
and perseverance, 
and a lot of courage. 

We all have our reasons. 

It can be a weapon, silence, 
or a stone wall of defense 
It can be a shelter— 
a safe and special place. 

But sometimes, 
silence can be 
what kills us. 

©benielangat, 2021. 

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