The Dreadful Silence

M.E.M.

When the silence overtakes you

nothing can stop it.

Not hope or peace,

Dream or voice.

It is all-consuming

and hard to ignore.

 

You can drown out sound,

But not silence.

Even if the only sound is

the crackling of a fire,

your ears will still focus on the silence

that surrounds the fire.

 

Your thoughts become louder

more prominent.

Phantom sounds

make your head jerk

Because you were sure you heard

A doorbell

A phone

A bird

Your name.

 

Silence can be for good or bad.

It’s just all in how you perceive it.

Do not let the silence of a moment

Rule your thoughts in it.

Let the stillness and calm guide you

  • Author: M.E.M. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 30th, 2023 10:57
  • Comment from author about the poem: Prompt: Create a poem with "The Dreadful Silence" as the title or main theme. (I did both). Created: 1/23/23 | Completed: 1/25/23. Comments are welcome!
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  • Goldfinch60

    That silence can bring so much peace into our lives M.E.M that it should never be ignored.

    Andy

    • M.E.M.

      Well said thank you



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