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 ..
- Author: Neville ( Offline)
- Published: December 27th, 2024 05:54
- Category: Unclassified
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Comments9
How intimately interrelating. Almost felt up close and intruding. Much enjoyed.
I doubt you could ever be an encumbrance .. many thanks my friend ........... Neville
Aww shucks… too polite… I blame my Nans!
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.
indeed, the very same way in which it was intended .. bless you sorenbarrett .. Neville
Excellent write Nevilie
thanks loads .. Neville
You're welcome
You can activate your imagination with this one, softly written
My crayons had been left by the fire .. thank you so very much .. Neville
You are very welcome
Good write N.
That's good enough for me Steven, thank you .. Hope you can chill and have a happy & healthy new year .. Neville
BOO!! Why did I have to turn up and shatter the silence?! lol. Good wishes to you too.
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.
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
You are very welcome, my dear friend. Cheers 🍻
It paints a picture of a slender lady with messy long hair in a white linen gown and smokey eyes… for some reason… beautiful!
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 😎👍
Happy New Year!
May that peacefulness always bring wonderful times Neville.
Andy
Thanks a bundle Andy .. Neville
Silence, like in classical music, says just as much or more than the sounds can. Nice.
What could be better .. Nice always does it for yours truly .. Thanks Dan .. Neville
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