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Silence

Sometimes I wait
Wait for something external
Till I realize
That’s not what I want

So I refocus
I listen to the silence
To wonderful loving silence
Full in itself

And I realize the wait
Was for its appreciation
Calling attention to itself
Calling out for praise
And utter admiration



AP:  3rd place 2020

Posted on March 20, 2018

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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Mike Gentile Date: 3/21/2018 7:37:00 AM Silence is lovely, Line, Thanks !! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/21/2018 9:04:00 AM Thanks for your visit, Mike. Most appreciated.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib Date: 3/20/2018 5:23:00 PM Ooh I love this one Line! A fave :) xomo! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/20/2018 5:24:00 PM Thank you so much, Maureen. Most appreciated.

Mike Hauser Date: 3/20/2018 2:40:00 PM Beautiful! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/20/2018 5:24:00 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Mike.

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/20/2018 12:12:00 PM There's nothing better than to close ones eyes and listen to the sound of silence. Peace. Tom Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/20/2018 1:24:00 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Tom.