Say yes to everything
I write
is that all the Beloved wants?
what of accusations? Liar, gossip, thief
say.... stay... silent
say.... nothing... silent
stay silent say yes so softly
no one but you can hear it
yes
we are all liars, gossips, thieves
no
they accuse you
and you want to argue! No! Liars!
but we are all liars, gossips, thieves
think of the worst that you have done
remain silent
they need a thief
they need a liar
they need a gossip
they have given you the compliment
of choosing you
you are different enough
you are strong enough
you have said yes enough
you have earned a test
it doesn't matter
if it's true or not
it is harder to say yes, Beloved
if it is not true
stay silent
let them read a yes
in your failure to argue no
defend yourself
if needed
lawyers, guns and money
but lawyers are best
especially if it's not true
though the cost may be high
as you grieve
pierced by doubt
the arrow hits home
as you are crucified by jealousy
by anger
by hatred
by the people you love
let the lawyers do the talking
pick up your cross
and carry it
ignore the stones
and spittle
and cruelty
as you walk the path
laid before you
and if there is a crown of thorns
wear it
they need a sacrifice
they need a scapegoat
they need purification
say
yes