Silence

These words were written for a handicap brother who lived in a group home, basking in the sun, swinging in his hammock  as he coped with his limits until he passed away. 

Silence

Untangled, unseen matter			 
Quiet, still and numb
Frozen, mute with pain
Is silence around me.

Not a flitter, not a chirp
Nor twitching of limbs
Motionless trees over-shadow me
As my hammock swings.

 Clouds gently steel across the sky
Leaving velvety blue protruding,
Through soft woolly cotton balls
I gaze the Heavens  dreaming 

Slumbering lazily, in my hammock
Entertained by a million thoughts
Sad, lonely, fearful struggles
Bouncing through my aching heart.

Come softly, soothe these nagging fears. 
Shatter the tumult within
Come dispel the silent flurry
While my hammock swings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Fox Avatar
September 17, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Thank you all you dear writers for your most gracious and kind words of encouragement! I'm compelled to keep up at the compositions! God bless you all
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September 17, 2026 at 6:50 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Agustin Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 2:51 AM
Susan, your imagery, your love for your brother, your sweet concern, and love for nature are all clearly flowing from this poem into my heart. Kudos to you, my friend. nicely done.
Leduc Avatar
February 4, 2018 at 1:11 AM
Your words really touched my heart.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 21, 2018 at 1:19 PM
Hello Susan,the handicap people do suffer in pain quietly. Yet they do the best they can to pass the time of day.Have a nice dy my friend.
Ja Avatar
January 20, 2018 at 4:56 PM
Silence is golden. And you have made it so. May it, your heart embolden. To make your writing glow. Thank you kindly for sharing.
A   Avatar
January 19, 2018 at 11:42 AM
Susan, thank you for sharing. LINDA
Sheehan Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 11:57 AM
Heartfelt write. Enjoyed immensely. Great pen.
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