She lived her life in absolute harmony,
Went her own way unhindered by others.
Although on her own she was never lonely,
As her life was full of friendship and laughter.
People wondered why she lived alone,
But she knew what she wanted.
She knew that nothing could be lonelier
Than spending the rest of her life,
Spending the rest of her life with somebody,
Somebody she couldn’t talk to.
Or worse,
Somebody she couldn’t be silent with.
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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I am reading "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer." and I came across this idea in the book.
- Category: Reflection
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A fine write Gold.
Thank you Orchi.
I really liked this. I don't know why, but it really hit hard for me. Well done
Thank you Lee, I can understand it hit hard it did the same to me.
I agree with Lee - a fine work.
And thanks for not having that awful wobbly thing at the top - I decided not to use it but thought I was alone.
Thanks Michael, I am pleased with this.
I agree, I don't use the wobbly thing either, I am quite happy with putting youtube or images there. In this case though I thought it didn't need anything.
Oops I seem to use that wobbly bit on top. The bit in the title, I mean. I dunno any other 'wobbly bits', do I?!
you just described my life!
Thank you for the comment onepauly.
SILENCIO ES DE ORO
Spanish saying !
Thanks ANDY ~ The BIBLE tells us
There will be silence in Heaven for 30 mins
AMEN ~ In the 21st C even Churches &
Services have become effused with
cacophony & razz-ama-tazz. Thank God
There will be SILENCE in HEAVEN !
Loved the Poem and its emphasis on
the importance of SILENCE ~ BRIAN
Please check my CATS ~ Thanks B !
Thank you Brian, yes silence is precious.
Andy,
So many emotions and feelings evoked while reading your poem! I envisioned a woman wanting to be alone in her own world!
I was intrigued by your note that you came across this idea from reading the book “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society “ by Mary Ann Shaffer!
It peeked my curiosity. I decided to research it! What an amazing story! Also found out it was made into a film that was released yesterday!
So when you say “she” in the poem, are you referencing the island and its residents during the WWII German occupation of Guernsey?
~Laura~
Thank you Laura, most kind.
The reason I started reading the book was that I saw a trailer of the film and a friend of ours said how good a book it was.
The ‘she’ is the woman telling the story.
Thank you Laura, most kind.
The reason I started reading the book was that I saw a trailer of the film and a friend of ours said how good a book it was.
The ‘she’ is the woman telling the story.
Thank you for the clarification, Andy!
To feel so accepted by someone that you can sit quietly with them and not worry is a dream come true..... and very rare. Lovely poem and thoughts. Thanks for the book suggestion as well Andy........
Very true, silence between each other is so wonderful.
Or the further away the better.
ha ha funny man.......
Sorry LOrna that was meant for Orchi.
Aww, why whenever I ask for song requests, do people always says 'The sound of silence', please?! heehee.
Oh that was so lovely and them words are so true It seems to hit you when you read it, brought back memories to me, you couldn't of wrote it better Brilliant
Thank you kitkat you are most kind.
Silence is golden Andy. Great writing.
Thank you AP. much appreciated.
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