Silent Man

He seems to close his eyes
to all responsibility,
regardless of events,
a model of quiet civility,
nothing perturbs him,
he is self-enclosed
and never leaves
his psyche exposed,
the world may tumble,
everything may fall,
his feelings
never show at all,
with him you never know,
is this man fish or fowl,
still water,
hidden deep,
could be a saint,
could be a creep,
he'd never laugh,
he'd never weep,
a sober, silent man,
try to avoid him
if you can...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2007 Alfred Charasz