Some people just keep on talking, and don’t seem able to stop,
as if they think a moment of silence would cause their head to fall off.
Take, for example, my uncle, Frank.
He could talk all day about visiting the bank
or washing dishes, or even breathing.
His words just spew, never revealing
what he feels, as if he’s afraid
of having a moment with nothing to say.
He can annoy those who enjoy saying a few words themselves,
and butting in is a tough task, so I often hear them yell.
Others, I’ve seen, just walk away,
but I can listen to Frank all day.
I don’t need to speak.
In fact, I could spend a week
saying nothing at all.
I like to hear others’ words bouncing off the wall.
There’s nothing wrong with being quiet.
I’d advise anyone to try it.
Simply listening is perfectly okay,
not needing to think what to say.