The "No" Shibboleth

Let’s face it, saying “No”
sets you far apart from others.
After all, whether “No” is loud
or soft, it is clear!
“Yes” can be fanciful and obscure,
often jocular and exasperate.
Ending all further discourse,
because you’re desperate
Except, of course, who really lost?

People who say, “No” are
more likely heard
For the sake of this one word.
they’re noticed by others,
As interest soars, and faces scowl,
all because they finished talking
with a vowel.

“No” is far more noble than “Yes,”
just using it is more likely to impress,
Especially when it is effortless.
heads turn at once, ears eagerly listening,
Why this naysayer is so freethinking.
it’s so much easier to go along,
Believe others are right and you are wrong
that way you’ll never be noticed in a crowd,
And just get along and not be proud, or
challenge those who are usually loud.
Though wrong they may be nonetheless,
leave it to fate to unscramble their mess.
Or say, “No,” and sit back and see,
if your insight is better than their stupidness.

My favorite people say, “No!”
even when they think, “Yes”
Then leave it to others to
pass the test.
“No?” It’s best.!