The Comfort of Being Understood Without Words

By Saywisely

1 min read Sep 15, 2024
You saw the slump, the downcast eye,
And knew the reasons, how and why.
You poured the tea, you sat nearby,
Beneath a shared and silent sky.

No questions asked, no clumsy phrase,
To navigate my mental maze.
Just quiet presence, calm and true,
The silent language shared with you.

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