I am quiet
But I'm not a fool
I watch you
Bumbling red faced man
As you rant and shout expletives
I am quiet
But I am still valid
Shouty people
Do not have the sole right to rule
Even though they think they do
I am quiet
And I watch the circus
from the sidelines
Even when they
Want to draw me in
I am quiet
I wish to stay quiet
And be quietly dignified
As I exit the door
To the quietness outside
Simone Whipp 11/3/2018
This reminded me of my favourite quote
ReplyDelete'Quiet people have the loudest minds'
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There is often beauty in the quiet...
ReplyDeleteEmpty vessels make the loudest noises.
ReplyDeleteA poem which gives you food for thought.
Lisa x
I like a quiet life....doesn't always happen though!
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Your words paint an accurate picture, Simone. We attended a public meeting last week and there were lots of bumbling and ranting folks who were completely missing the pont, I just sat quietly taking it all in feeling quite detached from it all, I was gad to get out of the door and into the fresh air afterwards:)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are not having to deal with this man at work, Simone.
ReplyDeleteWhen I am around "shouty" people with loud voices and persistently voiced opinions, I quickly move away, if possible. I too prefer to be quiet and pleasant, unless I feel very strongly about a subject being discussed and then try to voice my opinion in a reasonable manner. I have a feeling that we are the same in this. xx
Thought provoking...
ReplyDeleteI'm totally with you there.
ReplyDeleteI have often been called quiet and for a long time I thought of it as a bad thing and was embarrassed by it, but your poem shows just how beautiful quiet can be.
A thoughtful poem Simone. 'I watch the circus from the sidelines...' I think you express a good example to us all - that we can be quiet and yet strong at the same time. xx
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