in the quiet place

men around me speak

women talk 

I am quiet

I remember the little mute girl I was once taken for

still

I prefer silence

yet 

I walk across the auditrorium 

where someone stands alone

and in just a moment we are open
there is much to be spoken

Lord Jesus

I come 
to be silent 
in Your presence

trusting 
that Your heart 
will speak for me

knowing 
that all I could ever want to say

that all I would ever need to say 

is spoken 
eternally 
to the Father

by Your Sacred Heart

     Pope Benedict XVI (Emeritus)