Quiet Together

from Out With Lanterns

Lately, I’ve had nothing to say.
No grand ideas, no excitement.
No desire to chime in, no need
to sit in the front seat. I’ll crawl
to the way back where I can feel 
the open window’s breeze. 
Is it depression or wisdom? 
Do we really have to name it? 
What if it’s just that I’m happy 
watching phone poles whiz by 
like I did when I was a kid? 
I’m sorry if it’s boring or 
I’m worrying you, but I’m content
over here saying nothing. 
You don’t have to say anything either.
Let’s be quiet together. 
Let’s think a while. 

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