The Joy of Silence

Neville

The Joy of Silence

 

Sound words

heard

though barely

whispered ..

Quiet gently

broken

by a longing

scarcely

even touched ..

Then she

sighed and so

deeply ..

I thought that

maybe

she was dying ..

But she

only gasped

and urged me

continue,

for the sake of

both of us ..

Then hushed,

quite unselfishly ..

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  • arqios

    How intimately interrelating. Almost felt up close and intruding. Much enjoyed.

    • Neville



      I doubt you could ever be an encumbrance .. many thanks my friend ........... Neville

      • arqios

        Aww shucks… too polite… I blame my Nans!

      • sorenbarrett

        A most lovely pattern and rhythm to this poem takes me down a thought as if drifting down a stream it pulls as a current that quietly draws me onward.

        • Neville



          indeed, the very same way in which it was intended .. bless you sorenbarrett .. Neville

        • Tony36

          Excellent write Nevilie

          • Neville



            thanks loads .. Neville

            • Tony36

              You're welcome

            • TobaniNataiella

              You can activate your imagination with this one, softly written

              • Neville



                My crayons had been left by the fire .. thank you so very much .. Neville

                • TobaniNataiella

                  You are very welcome

                • orchidee

                  Good write N.

                  • Neville


                    That's good enough for me Steven, thank you .. Hope you can chill and have a happy & healthy new year .. Neville

                    • orchidee

                      BOO!! Why did I have to turn up and shatter the silence?! lol. Good wishes to you too.

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Agree with what has been said about the pattern and flow to this poem, my friend. It is wonderful, each line carefully thought out, each word carefully placed. The stuff that makes free verse my home and go to form (despite all of my formal shenanigans 🤣 as I do like to play). Seriously, Neville, from the title through the poem, this had me all the way my friend. One of my faves of yours! 🌹👏 And that is saying a lot, because I love all of yours and I am not just blowing smoke 💨. Well done.

                      • Neville



                        I am more than honoured by your ever so kind visit and the gift you left behind for me .. I am humbled by your generosity .. Thank you so very & I do mean very much .. Neville

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          You are very welcome, my dear friend. Cheers 🍻

                        • Alan R

                          It paints a picture of a slender lady with messy long hair in a white linen gown and smokey eyes… for some reason… beautiful!

                          • Neville



                            You picture her well & I thank you for sharing her with me .. Thank you so very much .. Wishing you & yours a Happy New Year .. Neville 😎👍

                            • Alan R

                              Happy New Year!

                            • Goldfinch60

                              May that peacefulness always bring wonderful times Neville.

                              Andy

                              • Neville


                                Thanks a bundle Andy .. Neville

                              • Dan Williams

                                Silence, like in classical music, says just as much or more than the sounds can. Nice.

                                • Neville



                                  What could be better .. Nice always does it for yours truly .. Thanks Dan .. Neville



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