Quiet

(Picture Credit - Usain Bolt by Ronaldo 7 net)



 

Never be afraid to be quiet,

For you don’t have to be the loud Extrovert:

Putting on a life and soul of the party act,

While secretly sad inside.

Just be yourself.

Be cool and calm, and of course, collected

As they say.

Be happy with yourself,

At peace with all the world.

Esteem yourself and others will esteem you too.

Be cool,

For that is cool.

Just feel that tranquil lake,

Within your mind:

Rippling gently in the moonlight,

Stirred only by a sighing breeze.

Then bask in golden sunshine,

Reclining on the shimmering sand.

A thousand summers all in one.

Engage with people

And listen

To all they have to say.

Then when the time is right

Make known your point of view.

Until that time,

Stay quiet…

Paul Butters

© PB 2\9\2014 in Humberside.