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Silence is not Weakness

May 12, 2017
By AmberKat9999 SILVER, New Bedford, Massachusetts
AmberKat9999 SILVER, New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
Peace and Confidence/ Jeremiah 29:11


To be silent is not weak.
To hold your tongue is not timid.
To refrain from response is not to hide.
To step back is not meek.

To be optimistic is not idealistic.
To rise above does not mean I’m better.
To not engage does not mean I’m withdrawn.
To relax does not mean I don’t strive.

To be silent and hold your tongue is strong.
There’s words I could say, but think!
Words can hurt and to refrain prevents that.

To step back is not to admit you’re wrong.
Optimism I’ll choose over pessimism any day.
Realism over idealism as well.
Can’t there be optimistic realist in this world?
Seeing the world as it could be is just my way.

Forgive me if I seem perky, I’m just happy.
Life is wonderful, why be pessimistic?
Life is wonderful, why use hurtful words?
Forgive me if I don’t get the world, I’m just happy.


The author's comments:

This poem was inspired by the idea that you always have to join the conversation, even it makes you uncomfortable. Well, you don't. Always remember: sometimes being silent is being strong and stand up for what you believe in, even if you stand alone.


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on May. 21 2017 at 5:07 pm
HereSheIs BRONZE, Wellesley, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light." -Plato

Thank you, fellow quiet person!