open remarks

a word unspoken means much more than speech

what is unseen is valued more than sight

what we most seek is that which most is right

 

we ask that you repair the open breach

restore the tenor shaken in the night

a word unspoken means much more than speech

 

you learn the thing that we know we can't teach

and must do so though we cannot requite

with any kindness nor with hope of light

a word unspoken means much more than speech