Silence

It is intimidating
It is peaceful
It is mysterious
You can feel it in a library
or morgue at three in the night
It is observed in prayers
or meditation
It is common between
two ex-lovers
It is together with us,
when our bodies are still and cold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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