The written word is a powerful thing
What emotion it posesses and controls
Without seeing your face or hearing your voice
I can feel
There are more to your words than face value
I don't know how to accept what I'm grasping
No accusations will fly for fear of misunderstanding
But I still believe my intuition
There is something your words aren't saying
Would you tell me if I asked
What feelings would stem from your answer
All I could foresee is confusion
Self-loathe
Maybe I should remain silent
Friendship is more than valuable
I need it to breathe and go-on
Each smile that I get
Each time that I've laughed
It has built me
....and you make me laugh
Your words are well said... your writing speaks for this, itself. As for the question of whether it's better to be silent than to risk harming a friendship, I am of the belief that friendship, except for the most tenuous kind, is not a fragile thing. I think you should ask the questions, and let the weight off your heart.