The Almost Heard.
A little silence mothers the truth for those
who dare seek and embrace
the almost-heard,
for if not smothered stillness finds access
to unique wisdom waiting
underneath sound
and begets new learning never yet known.
Only to those who hear voice of un-vocal
can notes of non-sonance
compose mind-sets
for thought to produce power of alchemy
as quietness needs inner
halcyon to reach
balm's core to then guide finders' notions.
Sound of the almost-heard thrills a poet
as its silent symphony tunes
verses with the mysterious unknowable.
-
Author:
Fay Slimm. (
Offline) - Published: December 23rd, 2021 06:07
- Category: Unclassified
- Views: 23
Offline)
Comments7
So much said in silence if we only open ourselves up to hear it, a look a smile a touch all have voices of their own. ☺
How true that silence can say much - thanks for the thoughtful comment my friend.
Spaces where the listener or reader may place an imprint of their own to enhance the act before them, it then becoming a more personal experience.
Music is comprised of many silent spaces for very good reason.
In certain situations the words not said speak the loudest.
Ah - your last sentence in this generous comment says it all dear Dusk - - - - In certain situations the words not said speak the loudest. How true and thank you for stopping by for a read.
A classic Fay write - looking forward to many more in 2022. Have a great Christmas dear Fay.
Ah -- so glad you think the write classic dear Mike -- sincere thanks too for your kind Christmas wishes.
I suppose the poet wants to convey his or her message, but also wants to leave an imprint, maybe a bit of intrigue too. Have a great Christmas.
You suppose rightly my friend - delighted you found the bit of intrigue in the read Paul - a load of thanks and you have a great Christmas too.
how exquisitely write you are again today my dear lady Fay ................. x
Masses of thanks my gallant Sir Neville - am pleased you like The Almost Heard despite it be sent by un-vocal means........... x
Yes, very true. I enjoyed this poem. Merry Christmas.
That sound of silence is so meaningful in our lives Fay.
https://youtu.be/nkUOACGtGfA
Andy
What a voice-combo were Simon and Garfunkel - - thanks a load for reminding me how much I have missed them - yes silence has its own sound dear Andy.
To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.