Silence

November 20, 2015

There are moments when the Silence

Threatens to destroy me.

When the lack of noise is pressing down

And I’m not sure I can breathe.

There are other times when the Silence

Is a welcome change of pace.

When the lack of noise is reassuring

And tears run down my face.

At other times the Silence is just there:

An unavoidable part of life

Neither welcome nor detested.

Just Silence.

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