Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

A Quiet That Deceives

It’s hard to get used to quiet
When the city is your base,
To focus on the tiny sounds
So easy to embrace -

The swishing of a wind sock’s tails,
The rustling of leaves,
The chirping cadence of the birds, 
A quiet that deceives.

For nowhere’s really silent,
But depending on your space, 
The country’s noise is subtle 
While the city’s in your face.

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Leo Larry Amadore May 19, 2021 at 5:53 PM A sensitive and effective realization brought to our attention in a direct and yet artful way. Thank you.

Rico Leffanta May 19, 2021 at 12:20 PM Every time I hear Sarah Brightman sing, "pie Jesu", I am instantly reminded of Aberfan, where their school in session was buried by a coal tip in 1966. Even space could not be as quiet! No birds, no insects, no breeze, just complete and utter silence. Unforgettable!

Christuraj Alex May 19, 2021 at 10:15 AM It's a very soothing Poem.

Daniel Turner May 18, 2021 at 4:14 PM For me, the "country quiet" is a soothing song. Where I live it's mostly just nature with the occasional vehicle passing by. After driving to and through every major city as a truck driver, where I live is completely opposite of all of that. I always like reading your poems. Ilene:)Hoping you are well.

Caren Krutsinger May 18, 2021 at 1:56 PM This gives me a feeling of optimism toward a city Ilene "The country’s noise is subtle While the city’s in your face."

Jan Allison May 18, 2021 at 12:40 PM when I'm away from our Island I find the city noise quite overwhelming at times and can't wait to get back home:-) hugs Jan xx