the world is tight-lipped.

when it is silent, it becomes especially apparent that it is holding out.

it has a secret to share but wont give it up.

unless you get in good & chummy with it.

like a trusted confidant willing to listen.

otherwise it will just do you in.

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cupcake sprinkles

she grabbed a fistful of them

held them above her face, barely contained,

then let them fall like colorful rain onto her tongue

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deep wisdom

on the off chance that you drown

remember the song tiny bubbles