The topic is wonderful and not often spoken of, perhaps because those who love silence do not break it in order to discuss its value. Your first two lines are beautiful and act as a sort of poetic "thesis" for the sonnet. I might mention that while all of your lines (with the exception of "We needn't say, were quietly understood") have the proper number of syllables, you do not have an iambic pentameter. You might want to review and revise the poem to cram it into the Shakespearean format. (I have the same problem with my sonnets, though I can't seem to remedy it. Personally, I'd just as soon chuck Shakespeare and his format out the window. Heaven forbid!)

Another great example of social intellect and wisdom put elegantly into rhyme.

-Leila

a noble goal to be sure...yet not one valued in society today...alas...nice work...suppose i should cease the incessant chatter lol MLF

i love your wording. amayzingly written.