Silence requires that you talk

the silent one-
is the foolish one,

a seal of ignorance,
a cup of inferiority.

the silent one-
is the wisest one,

a show of discipline,
a pool of attentiveness.

the silent one-
is the cunning one,

a plot of betrayal,
a cutlass with two eyes.

the silent one-
is the loudest one,

a song that sings,
a mouth that speaks.

the silent one-
is the accused one,

a clean hand,
a timid voice.

Tomide Abdul