Silent Night

Shouting and screaming are the sounds that come from the house So much hate swirls around the air like a hurricane bound to hit land Getting out of the home helps Walking outside into the chilly night Letting myself breathe in the crisp, cool air Outside, silent and peaceful an escape from the nightmare inside Silence is all around me a blanket of comfort Sitting by the big, beautiful lake I enjoy the silence Looking inside the translucent windows it is quiet A compromise must have been made for the time being Inside the big house it is silent