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But Jesus remained silent and made no reply

Mark 14:61

If I am to turn the table
On my addiction to words
Then I must learn to be able
To not answer questions I’ve heard

For really I’m not being helpful
Though that is the song in my head
The truth itself is much more dreadful
I’m seeking the spotlight instead

For somewhere deep in my childhood
I learned just how to perform
Proving how well I understood
Was a way I could conform

This subtle addiction to status
Made me feel special and smart
Yet still was filled with animus
And thus became dark twisted art

If I am to follow my Savior
His silence must show me the way
Deep healing will change my behavior
As I hold the tension, and pray

Today I will not fear
Not answering the silence