Silence

Why is it in the loneliness of the evening
when she is feeling vulnerable…
and small
the silence that surrounds her
is the most deafening sound of all?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 8:56 PM
I think the reverence of the evening cool down is what makes it deafening. Lovely.
Yerman Avatar
January 8, 2019 at 4:58 AM
Thanks Caren.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 3:06 PM
Hello Jo, Yerman, Silence can be deafening sometimes. But enjoyable sometimes. have a nice day my friend. So nice to meet you.
Yerman Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 3:26 PM
You are so right...nice to meet you too.
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