dont cry
or the world will overcome you
seeping in through open tear ducts
dont cry

dont laugh
or your happiness will run away
escaping from between your lips
dont laugh

dont smile
or they will enter your head
sift through your thoughts, tamper with emotions
dont smile

keep silent
and things will stay
nothing in or out.
you will be safe, guarded, whole
stay silent
you wont be hurt



written december 12 2008