Considerations ~ Merrit Malloy

How thoughtful of you not to come over
And point out my loneliness
With an invitation to dinner
You have distinguished me
With your affectionate silence...
Your voice became more remarkable
The more you chose not to speak
You did not come to me (as others have)
With theatrical kindness... you did not use my grief
As an opportunity to compare your own sorrow...
No you stayed your friendly distance
Assuming my pain did not need a guardian...
And you were closer than any
Who came with open arms
Forcing me to review my life
And detail its tragedy
My dear friend
How thoughtful of you
To give me support and not help
And how wise you are to know the difference