Do you ever think about how hard you try
to fill silences?
A tirade against your boss
because it seems like a social requirement.
A quote from a book
that you’ve only watched a YouTube summary of.
An anecdote about a stranger on a train
that belongs to a friend’s sister.
A gulp of a vodka soda
made too strong for your liking.
A story about a neighbour’s divorce
that isn’t yours to share.
A joke you’ve told before
at least thrice.
A drag of a cigarette
that you could easily do without.
A remark about that man with a belly
to draw giggles from those around you.
An observation about the weather
because you know it always works.
