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The Beauty of Silence

Be still and quiet, Let the silence bathe you in warmth, Shelter you, and let you breath free. Be still and quiet, Not a voice calling your name, Not a sound from the street. Be still and quiet, Only the beating of your heart, And the touch of the breeze. Be still and quiet, Let your mind crave solitude, To gather strength and heal. Be still and quiet, Hold fast to these pauses in life, For they are dear and essential. Be still and quiet.

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Rhia Madison Thomer

Date: 5/8/2009 9:40:00 PM

the flow and beat of this is almost like a lullaby. its beautiful! well done! <3 madison

James Foulk

Date: 1/14/2009 3:09:00 PM

a very warm and heart touching poem.

Robin L. Gass

Date: 1/13/2009 7:12:00 AM

Beautiful, Barbara. I, too, love these quiet moments to center and focus and to just enjoy the sounds of nature. Awesome write! Love, Robin

Deneen White

Date: 1/11/2009 5:46:00 PM

such peace and tranquility in this write, just breat-taking, take care D-nyce

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 1/10/2009 10:09:00 PM

Beeg, This POEM is so True, I live on a Mountain top and have lots of still and quiet Time Superb Write Barbeeg ALWAYS Xliamp... HG --- My BARBEEG Please Check YOUR E-mail and SOUP Mail Forever YOURS...HG

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 1/10/2009 6:18:00 PM

You just described my philosophy of life... BRAVO BG! Best wishes, Keith

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/9/2009 1:36:00 PM

I wish I could. Soothing and peaceful this makes me feel. I should read it and practice it daily. Love, Shar

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 1/9/2009 11:20:00 AM

While it is very difficult to be still and quiet with the days activities buzzing about, achieving them is indeed wonderful. Love the flow and tone of this read. Excellent! Michael

James Faulkner

Date: 1/9/2009 10:11:00 AM

i love the concept and message. this is very well writting and truly inspiring. "be still and quiet" awsome.- love and peace james

Nathaniel Köhp

Date: 1/9/2009 8:25:00 AM

I love how the line "be still and quiet" resonates through the poem. Like a perminent reminder. I love the message here! Also, thank you for commenting on my poetry. You really flattered me! Nathaniel :D

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 1/9/2009 3:06:00 AM

That is the meditative goal of all human life/soul - still and quiet is key! Awesome, love, Kristin

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 1/8/2009 11:28:00 PM

This is awesomely written!!there comes a time in life where we all need to be still and not think,just sit there and receive that peace that can only come from him, As he once said, Be Still and know that I am God. trust in him, and stay prayerful, this is really deep and inspiring. thank you for sharing.*Tyesha

Jerry Bolton

Date: 1/8/2009 5:58:00 PM

Words to live by . . . Well, unless you are jamming at a rock concert . . . Or even a country music one . . . LOL . . . I liked this poem much more than my kidding around would indicate . . . Thank you Barbara, for you VERY kind comments on my stuff . . . Astoria, eh? . . . I used to live in Flushing and then Lynbrook many centuries ago . . . I'll be back tomorrow . . . Just wanted to say hello . . .

Laurie Ginn

Date: 1/8/2009 5:07:00 PM

Barbara I work with teens at church and for my job and they are always totally wired into some sort of noise. I feel sorry that they will never know how healing silence can be. Laurie

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/8/2009 4:55:00 PM

Silence is such a precious commodity, we don't appreciate nearly enough. Well done, Barbara. ~ Carrie