“You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” m.jordan

 “You’re quiet,” said Bear.

“I’m just thinking,” said Rabbit.
“About what?” asked Bear.
“About all the things I could say, but don’t,” replied Rabbit.
“Why don’t you say them?” asked Bear. “You should always say what you need to say.”
“That’s the thing,” said Rabbit. “I don’t need to say everything I think.”
“Oh,” said Bear. “How so?”
“Well, if it’s not helpful, true or kind,” said Rabbit, “It doesn’t need to be said.”
©️Tara Shannon, 2023