Everyone has been involved in situations in which deciding whether to speak up or keep silent is difficult. Saying what you must is a challenge when there are alterations between a mother and a sibling, between a boss and a coworker, and even between oneself and someone else.
Suffering in silence is definitely not a solution. But when is it the right time to say something?
Let the circumstances, the effect of your words, empathy, and
the relationships between the parties decide how you should respond. Enjoy these cinquains.
Fingers
Affixed to lips
Should slip off and mouth part
When a room is clearly in view
To you
Fingers
Affixed to lips
Should slip off and mouth part
If they should touch hearts in places
That matter
Fingers
Affixed to lips
Should slip off and mouth part
If they should touch the mind and sway
In sync
Fingers
Affixed to lips
Should slip off and mouth part
If they should align souls and pull them
Astride.
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