Sometimes the kindest word, is no word at all.
When an insult kisses your inside lip,
Swallow it back like a bitter pill-
What you can't handle, he sure can't,
Love tests your patience like none other can.

Silence is no synonym for chronic neglect
Space and time aren't just for a Physics test
Don't work on overdrive, give your brain a rest,
God gave us words to express the unknown-
But quiet souls are happy with what they know.

Fight fair, fight strong, but mind what you say
You're not drunk, nor are you insane
Shout till your lungs resound and explode
Still, with every morsel of restraint you can spare
Shelter the heart that hurt you, because that's where you stay.

Be mindful of feelings- take it easy, take it slow
Its easy to point one finger, but where are the other four?
Blame is a vicious game that you're losing too, girl,
Life isn't dominoes, you can't always pick up what fell.
That dagger is sharp, it leaves an ugly mark, but remember-
No one bulldozed their home when the light switch didn't work.