There was a time not long ago
When sounds of life were often lost.
She couldn’t hear the goldfinch song
As they twittered in the garden.
I would often say as we walked along
Can you hear the Great Tit call; “teacher, teacher, teacher”;
But no, the sound was lost to her
As her hearing failed.
The glorious sounds of nature so wondrous
To me, taken for granted?
Now renewed, trying to describe
The sound, she no longer heard.
Then came the day when her hearing
Was artificially aided, and the noise
Of nature, once missed, found it’s way
Back into her mind
The traffic sound once almost unheard
Roared by in a blast that
Made her jump, where before she
Hardly noticed it’s awful noise.
She turned to me in shock and said:
“I want to live in a quieter world”
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this for my wife many years ago. The song "Sound of Silence" was sung by the choir that I am in at Joyce's funeral nearly five years ago.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments9
I remember a push back from the deaf community against cochlear implants. Although I couldn't imagine a life without sound, for some it might be magical?
Sometimes silence brings such wonder to our lives 2781 but I would struggle as music would be lost to me.
Andy
Ditto difficulties, it is recorded (please Google) experienced with people whose sight is restored in adulthood after blindness since birth or infancy.
Well recorded there, Andy.
Very true Dave, thank you.
Andy
A good write Gold.
Thanks Orchi.
Would that our world could be quiter, and all we heard were the gentle sounds of nature. This is so beautifully told my friend, I love it.
The sounds of Nature in our life are so beautiful Bella. Thank you for your kind words.
Andy
Advances in technologies can have a profound impact on society. But then as the song demonstrates, not everyone hears the truth, but only what they want to hear. And yet, there are those who make too much noise instead of listening to what really matters in life. Wonderful poem Andy. Joyce would be proud of you. 😉👍
Thank you for your wise words AP, much appreciated.
Andy
A terrible thing to have to endure, but understandable. The world can be a horrible place if one listens to it, especially under circumstances such as these. A wonderful poem Andy. One I had not read before. - Phil A.
Thank you for your kind words Phil, much appreciated.
Andy
Powerful work.
Thank you Thomas.
Andy
how time flies .. I am so glad you felt able to post this Andy it is very special
It certainly does fly, thank you for your kind words Neville.
Andy
This is beautiful dearest Andy, you just reminded me of home. 🌹
Much appreciated Teddy.
Andy
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