Silence is a kindness — Editorial Poetry T-Shirt
That composed smile is keeping several savage sentences under lock and key. This Filthy Poet poem gives credit to every reply that kindness persuaded you to swallow.
About this item
The poem
Sometimes I practise random acts of grace,
like keeping my mouth shut straight to your face.
Because what I am thinking is honest and strong,
but socially speaking, spectacularly wrong.
You'll say something stupid, I'll blink very slow,
while fifteen responses are ready to go.
One could ruin your morning, another your week,
but kindness reminds me I don't have to speak.
So I smile like a woman with manners and class,
while mentally launching your bullshit to Mars.
You think I've agreed because nothing was said-
no, darling, I'm saving us both from my head.
Never mistake silence for having no view,
sometimes I'm being extremely kind to you.
Because the sweetest gift I can offer, no doubt,
is keeping the fucking sentence inside my mouth.
The design
Comfort Colors® 1717, with the Editorial design printed on the front.
Fit & sizing
A relaxed unisex fit. For the best match, measure a T-shirt you enjoy wearing and compare it with our chart. Available sizes vary by colour.
Materials & care
Comfort Colors® 1717
Soft cotton.
Plenty of character.
100% ring-spun US cotton, with a substantial 206.8 g/m² (6.1 oz/yd²) weight, a relaxed unisex fit and a soft-washed feel. Pre-shrunk during manufacture.
What garment-dyed means
The tee is coloured after it has been sewn. Pigment-dyed shades have a softer, weathered finish; other shades have a more even appearance. Small differences in shade are part of garment dyeing.
Before your first wear
Wash separately in cold water. Pigment-dyed colours can release loose pigment, even after the first wash, and may stain lighter items.
Then wash with similar colours. If colour is still releasing, keep washing separately.
| Wash | Turn inside out. Machine wash cold, maximum 30°C, with similar colours. |
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| Dry | Air dry where possible, or tumble dry on low heat. |
| The print | Never iron directly over the printed design. |
| Avoid | Bleach and dry cleaning. |
Always follow the care label supplied with your tee.
Delivery & returns
Printed for you after you order. Most orders are ready to dispatch in 2–7 business days; production time is separate from delivery time.
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