you taught her to talk less
better seen and not heard
you went so far as to tell her
that people would take her more seriously
if she spoke less
because it would imply that any time she does talk
it must be important
for her to break her silence
it’s always the quiet ones
who are perceived as smart
and as having things worth saying
yet somehow
ever since you’ve told her this
the pen hasn’t left her hand
Fudge It! 