Silence

I sit in silence in a dim lit mood,
while into the darkness I cast my stare.
The rain tapping on my window intrudes,
upon such a night too lonely to share.

My thoughts then turn to the passing of time,
memories hidden in forgotten tears.
Catching small glimpses of moments sublime,
as faces and places bookmark the years.

Pondering the past becomes an escape,
from the prison of the day to day grind.
Pleasant old memories will soon reshape,
when altered by a half-truth telling mind.

As I sit in quiet darkness alone,
I wonder who else the silence has drawn.





2/19/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 10/11/2019 6:18:00 PM
half truth telling... I love that line. This was a wonderful poem. You are and excellent poet. Ann
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Wren Rushing
Date: 10/16/2019 10:21:00 AM
Thank you Ann! Have a wonderful day my friend!
Date: 9/12/2019 5:04:00 AM
I am digging this. Matches the feeling a get sometimes. Nice work!!
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Wren Rushing
Date: 9/12/2019 5:35:00 PM
Thank you Michelo! Have wonderful evening my friend!
Date: 9/11/2019 4:45:00 AM
As I sit in quiet darkness alone, I wonder who else the silence has drawn. ...AUTHENTIC
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Wren Rushing
Date: 9/12/2019 5:36:00 PM
Thank you Lyn!
Date: 3/21/2019 10:22:00 PM
Very nice Wren
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Wren Rushing
Date: 3/22/2019 6:42:00 AM
Thank you P.M. Have a blessed day!
Date: 3/8/2019 12:37:00 PM
Well written
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Date: 3/5/2019 1:10:00 PM
Hello Wren Rushing, silence is a peaceful place to ponder. A place to think things out for writing poetry. have a nice day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/20/2019 1:44:00 PM
And I do enjoy hearing from you. Have a nice day my friend.
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Wren Rushing
Date: 3/5/2019 5:01:00 PM
Thank you Darlene, I always enjoy hearing from you my dear friend!
Date: 3/1/2019 11:49:00 AM
Bravo, Wren. Beautifully written. Congrats on your win.
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Wren Rushing
Date: 3/1/2019 5:53:00 PM
Thank you Line!
Date: 3/1/2019 8:17:00 AM
Back with congrats!!! Love this poem :)
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Wren Rushing
Date: 3/1/2019 5:53:00 PM
Thank you P.S.!
Date: 2/20/2019 9:54:00 AM
when altered by a half-truth telling mind. ---so much to love in this deep, sad piece. This is a diamond. An absolute FAV for me! Well done dear poet! <3
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Wren Rushing
Date: 2/20/2019 2:42:00 PM
Thank you P.S. your kind comments are always welcomed. God bless you and your family!
Date: 2/20/2019 7:17:00 AM
Very well written. It shows how pleasant some memories from the past can be to think about :)
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Wren Rushing
Date: 2/20/2019 2:37:00 PM
Heidi thank you so much for your kind comments. Have a wonderful day my friend!
Date: 2/20/2019 6:54:00 AM
been there, done - and still do---that. Nicely written Wren. especially like "as faces and places bookmark the years"
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Wren Rushing
Date: 2/20/2019 2:35:00 PM
Thank you John!
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