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Feb 2010
We speak to put the world to rights,
We speak to make it clear.
We speak to read our thoughts aloud,
We speak to tell our fears.

We speak when we are spoken to,
We speak to be forgiven.
But if we could no longer speak,
Then we would have to listen.
© Edward R. D. Hillier, 2010.
Edward R D Hillier
Written by
Edward R D Hillier  Toronto, Canada.
(Toronto, Canada.)   
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