though I don't seem to say much at first
or don't say too much with more than one around
what I have to say is heartfelt
I admit to lying to protect
but when it's important, I tell the truth
my views were well thought out
I've spent many years alone
my philosophies aren't bullshit
I speak what I know to be important
this life is too short for small talk
I have much to say, ask anything
if I'm quiet, I'm thinking
my mind sometimes takes me strange places
bear with my mood swings, I'm just trying to figure something out
if I don't speak, I am still listening
my silence is reflection time
I hate to speak without reason
and sometimes I just can't find the words
please understand my silence and take my speech to heart
it is me and I am worth it

written 1/14/98
©1998 Matt Henderson 4/21/76