her scarf of silence

her scarf covered her mouth

no words came out

oh how

she wished her silence could shout

a feeling of comfort

a comforting warmth

but her scarf of silence

made emotions swarm

a voice concealed

no facing fears

the comfort of having

no conflict for years

yet with her opinions

tucked behind her scarf

her comfort depleted

and had greater harm

but the scarf was so warm

she could stay silent forever

so the girl told herself she would

never speak. never.