The Ambiguity Of Silence Poem by Jon Ojala

To the unanswered question,
silence is not an answer.
Although some would argue
Silence's virtue is of itself
a specific response,
both brutally direct
and ominously vague,
confusing to one
who is relying upon
the structure of Civility
to provide a direct response.
Should I write? Should I not?
The silence-giver remains safe,
letting the ambiguity of silence
shape the inference:
yes, no, perhaps, never;
choose one.
Or not.

© ® 2009 Jon Ojala