Secrets

They say he who keeps his secrets well is unwise
For a sagacious man keeps no secret
They say a secret confided is a burden halved

I used to believe them…

I divulged my secrets, and had had my share of grief
So fear not of bringing secrets to the grave
For it is a calm harbour for false hopes and dreams

Now, I believe them not…

I believe in keeping secrets to myself
For the revelation brings nothing but woes
I believe a secret well-guarded is a sorrow halved