Strong is Quiet.

Goldfinch60



We hear them shouting,

Shouting loud and long.

They think they are right,

That they are so strong.

 

We struggle to hear them,

As their words we do seek.

But try as we might,

We believe they are weak.

 

 

We see both in our lives,

Both loud and quiet.

But we must not assume,

Not assume that loud is strong,

And that quiet is weak.

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 7th, 2019 01:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: The video just blew me away, it is wonderful.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • orchidee

    A true write Gold.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Orchi.

    • dusk arising

      Strength and steadfastness needs no noise and bluster. In the face of condemnation the truth is still the truth.

      • Goldfinch60

        So true d a. Thank you.

      • Neville


        there is much truth pinned to this page sir and these words were simply crying out to be writ... Nice one Goldie...... N

        • Goldfinch60

          You are most kind Neville, it is much appreciated.

        • Fay Slimm.

          There are reasons for both yet the quiet are often the strongest inside. A fine verse to ponder on for the weekend and thank you dear Andy.

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you Fay.
            Don't think too much - it is dangerous. LOL.

          • Clara

            Such truth in these words. For sometimes those who shout the loudest, do indeed feel the weakest. Simply overcompensating. Like you said, there's strength in silence and quiet resilience. Great piece of work Goldfinch60.

            CLARA X

            • Goldfinch60

              Your kind words are much apprdiated Clara, Thank you.

              Andy.

            • Andrew Charles Forrest

              The strong silent type eh Andy
              Very true words

              • Goldfinch60

                Very true Andrew, there is strength in silence.

              • Michael Edwards

                So true and, yes, that video is really something.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Michael. Yes that video is wonderful, I have seen Miss Saigon at the Birmingham Hippodrome and I would still like to know how they got that helicopter flying on the stage! Great show.

                • Suresh

                  and such is true of politeness and patience as well - but none of these are worth sacrificing, and I'm not willing to change

                • Christina8

                  Wonderful words andy....very true words indeed...

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Christina.



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