Why am I so Quiet? – A Poem

Woman quiet

Why am I so quiet?Do you really want to know?I have several reasonsFor keeping my mouth shut Why am I so quiet?Because I was told over and overAs a childThat children should be seenAnd not heard Why am I so quiet?Because it is writtenIn the BibleThat women must remain silentIn the church Why am I so quiet?Because I’m afraidIf I open my mouth to talkI may say something really stupid Why am I so quiet?Because I’m afraid if I open my mouthI might revealSomething someone told meIn secret Why am…

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