Note: I haven’t written poetry in more years than I can remember. However, I read something recently about how an individual couldn’t stand the silence. They feared the quietness of their surroundings. This is the result of me contemplating what I felt in the silence. (As a mother of 3 I don’t get this very often 😉 I hope it it relates to some of you. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. I may have a panic attack publishing this. *takes deep breath and hits “publish”*
Silence does not bring the uneasiness
Quietness does not yield the nervousness
I welcome it like an old friend;
That brings me comfort and tranquility
Silence is the friend that doesn’t question
Quietness doesn’t judge; but lets me think
I can freely have my thoughts without coercion
I can breathe a deeper breath than with the noise
Silence doesn’t try to fix it
Quietness doesn’t have to understand
I can feel what I want, without fear of disappointment
I don’t have to hide behind a false persona
Silence allows me to think and to be still
Quietness allows me to rest and to release
I can forget for a while or make a decision
I can plan my next step or sleep
Silence asks for nothing in return
Quietness expects nothing from me
I can sit in the silence and dream
I can sit in the quiet and write
Silence is not something I want all the time
Quietness is not my one true friend
It is something I enjoy and need at times
But there are times when it is just lovely to share with someone else; the silence
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Great poem, you captured the beauty of silence very well. I must say, if this is your first foray into poetry after having not written it for years, I can expect more like this!
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Thank you so much! I was so nervous about publishing this. I honestly have not written poetry in over 20 years. I missed it, and then saw it was #nationalpoetrymonth LOL the timing makes me laugh! 🙂 I am so blessed you enjoyed it, thanks for the read!
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I think this was absolutely lovely. I have read a lot of poetry on these blogs and I would say there is no way I would not have known you didn’t write poetry on a regular basis. Excellent verse, thank you! hugs, lily
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Thank you for your encouraging words, and thank you for reading.
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anytime…a really nice job!
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Definitely invoked the feeling of silence.You should write more poetry 🙂 I had the same panic attack on my first try and then I realized people are pretty receptive. I can relate to not knowing that other people will think when trying something new.
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Thank you for your kind words and for reading.
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