In Defense of Shutting Up

Here's a piece I wrote by the name of "In Defense of Shutting Up". Written more to be performed than read, this is a poem that takes some liberties with rhyme and verse. I chose it because of this, and also because it tackles a very common issue in a light-hearted tone. I really like how this turned out in the end, and it feels smoother now that I removed tonal cues that are used when presenting. This definitely isn't one of the best pieces if you're looking at prose and all that, but it is one of my favorites.

In Defense of Shutting Up

There's a girl in a sweatshop and she's only nine

She's the one that made my shoes, sobbing all the time

Wants to take a break, but that'd be a crime

Yet you're saying you hate school, writings rants on your Tumblr blog

While you're taking a bite from your freshly butchered hog

Relaxing on a seat, made from a fine oak log

So let's try something new, why don't you?

It'll help, I promise. It's true

Believe me, this isn't coming out of the blue.

Just shut up.

Zip it, be quiet, shut it. It doesn't matter. Just shut up.

Keep on talking and I might erupt

Just think before you speak

So your statement isn't weak

So your life doesn't seem bleak

So if you have an IQ level greater than a sheep

Stop letting your thoughts constantly leak

I shouldn't have to say it

I absolutely hate it

How we've come to the point where we can't appreciate the quiet

Please, this is coming from the heart

It's not a science, it's not an art

It's a simple act.

Just shut up.