Silence is golden,
But gold can be cold,
Cold as a stone,
When you're feeling alone.

Silence represents something,
Sad and morose,
Like the death of a friend,
Who once was quite close.

There are many words for silence,
Such as quite and still,
These words paint peaceful pictures,
But give me a chill.

Silence is golden.
Gold is cold.
A chill I'll remember,
Even till I am old.