The eyes express enough in defense
Ears hear untruths and sit on the fence
The tongue lets loose and makes it tense
The mind must analyze to hone intelligence
I wish to rein in each sense
I wish to be fluent in silence
The heart can be sensitive to offense
The spirit can be dispirited whence
Passions can be painted through psychedelic lens
The soul can shrivel with impact hence
I wish to harness strength immense
I wish to be fluent in silence
Honesty must be handled with prudence
Tact is treasured indiscretion is a sign of dense
Integrity can be compromised by circumstance
Between self-respect and ego there must be balance
I wish to learn this subtle difference
I wish to be fluent in silence
Words hang in the air like reminiscence
Sweet ones leave behind their fragrance
Yet one wrong one can destroy confidence
Our choice of words will give us credence
I wish to master the art of reticence
I wish to be fluent in silence