Silence

Priceless and spontaneous--
when voices cease in your head
when words that are not yours
never give you rest in bed

Avenging your heart--
when someone fills you with hope
and suddenly takes it back
zip your lips to bait the dope

A meaningful spare--
when they await your remark
and you choose the empty glare
over sad truth that will mark

Make it count--
when the clarity abounds
and it infiltrates the mind
hear yourself speak, safe and sound