As they laughed at me
You stood there.
Silent.
I looked to you for help,
For support.
Silent.
Both of us were silent.
But for different reasons.
You were quiet
Because they mean more to you than I do.
And you didn't want to risk upsetting them.
Your 'friends'.
I was quiet
Because I was at a loss for words
That you wouldn't stand up
To this injustice.
You did nothing.
And sometimes
Silence hurts more than words.
Silent.
