It's okay to be quiet.
When the rest of the world is screaming
pointing fingers
slinging words like daggers.

no need to defend
actions I never took
silence making the case
shaping the way it will be after

I can't account for what you hear
I haven't limbs to reach that far
toxins built a wall
behind which I now retreat

walking away
sad but relieved.
It isn't that I can't hear the screams
I just allow for the quiet.