Close to the Vest
Embracing Silence: Johanna Samuels' Poetic Call to Play Close to the Vest
Lyrics
A wider view could make it easier for you
A broader perspective might help you
To perform at your best
To excel in your performance
You've got nothing to do
You have no specific tasks
No one to report to except the weight in your chest
No one to be accountable to except the burden you carry emotionally
And I thank you for reminding me to
Expressing gratitude for reminding me
Play close to the vest
To be cautious and secretive
It feels good to lay on the ground
It's comforting to be on the ground
Cause I muffled the sound of me knowing best
Suppressing my knowledge or intuition
I want to pass the night with no noise and no light
Desire for a quiet, dark night with simplicity
And get dirt on my dress
Acceptance of imperfections
Because when the sun hits my skin
When faced with challenges, I will emerge triumphant
I'll have won
Even if I don't excel in every aspect
Even if I don't pass every test
Expressing gratitude for the reminder
I owe you a big thank you for reminding me to
To be cautious and guarded
Play close to the vest
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You're egging me on
You're encouraging me
Just to move me along
To motivate or propel me forward
Just to get my head below your chest
To dominate or control
Thank you
Expressing gratitude
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