Silence is free — Typewriter Manuscript Poetry T-Shirt
Every opinion does not need its own announcement. This Filthy Poet poem puts a sharp price on unnecessary cruelty and gives keeping quiet its due.
About this item
The poem
If you can't be kind, then shut the fuck up,
not every thought needs a seat at the pub.
You don't need to comment, correct, or advise,
or dress up your cruelty in "just being wise."
Silence is free and remarkably neat,
much cheaper than dragging
your ego through streets.
So if what you're saying won't soften the blow,
keep that shit zipped,
the world doesn't need to know.
The design
Comfort Colors® 1717, with the Typewriter Manuscript 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.
Current UK delivery estimates after dispatch are 3–5 business days for Standard and 1–2 for Express, where available. The services, charges and product-specific estimates shown at checkout apply.
For standard goods, you have 14 days after delivery to notify us that you want to cancel, then 14 days to return them. Email info@thefilthypoet.com for return instructions. Faulty-item rights and individual personalisation exceptions are explained in the full policy.
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