I have no desire
to fill up the space
with my words
when there is no reason
to say
anything.
No one else
needs to hear
me say something
just to hear it
and I don’t
need to hear
my own voice
just because.
I speak up
when
or
if there is something
worth saying
or
hearing.
But if nothing
needs to be said,
others can contribute their part
or
we can just
let the silence be
and enjoy
the breath
it gives us all.