> I wrote too much, > said too little.

> Perhaps being silent > now my greatest accomplishment.

This is powerful. My wife and I just finished watching a BBC drama where a withdrawn and reserved character processes her pain by staying up all night writing her first story. It made me wonder how much great art came about just because the artist lacked the skills or assertiveness to express and process their emotions. How much did their relationships suffer.

In middle age I've just started to appreciate poetry. Really enjoyed this article!