Calculated Silence

In silence's depths, I find my might A fortress for my heart, where truths take flight For words can be knives, actions misconstrued Used against me, by those I've trusted, loved, and wooed Family bonds, a double-edged blade Love and loyalty, with expectations displayed Their judgments pierce, their opinions weigh A delicate dance, in a world of gray While they sleep, party, live their lives I'm fueled by focus, driven by inner drives The daily grind, a means to an end My goals, my passion, my heart's best friend But in the chaos, I find my calm A smile that's authentic, a heart that balms The world is richer, with me in its frame A unique brushstroke, on life's vibrant canvas, with my name A smile's the sparkle, that sets me aglow The armor I wear, to face life's ebb and flow So I'll shine my light, in the darkest night And radiate joy, with all my might.