Why are you silent? br Because I've spoken already br Why are you silent? br Because when I speak, I say nothing br Why do you listen? br Because I am inquisitive br Why do you listen? br Because I am foolish br Why do you weep? br Because tears are liberating br Why do you weep? br Because I wish to be liberated from tears br Why are you lonely? br Because no one understands br Why are you lonely? br Because I understand no one.