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I am silence ... The sweet, tender ache between notes ... The deafening quiet of a heart no longer thrumming ... The throbbing reticence of the Universe As it pauses to consider its breadth ... The glorious quiescence of life That helps us appreciate all that it is NOT ... The beauty of a world that those who hear Can never truly understand ... The end, AND the beginning, of ALL ... I am ... silence. * SECOND PLACE in the "Contest Number 396 Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor. *

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Faraz Ajmal

Date: 3/7/2018 11:40:00 AM

A very beautiful written poem, silence is indeed beautiful but it can be bad sometimes, I m an introvert because of my impediment so on many occasions I want to argue but can t, want to convey my point but can t, but still I like it because it makes me a separate person, different from all others,

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/7/2018 4:15:00 PM

Thank you very kindly, Faraz - I am so sorry to hear of your impediment, but I believe all such things are a blessing, though we can't always see it right away ... we are each created as very special, unique individuals, and meant for a purpose divine! I am an introvert as well, but for other reasons, mostly self-imposed. Blessings to you, my friend! :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 3/7/2018 10:55:00 AM

Ah the pause between notes, that's what distinguishes a good musician from a great one, managing the beauty of silence is an art, another great write full of meaning, congrats on another win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/7/2018 4:12:00 PM

Well said, my good friend - indeed it is what's NOT happening that makes good music, just as much as what IS! Blessings and thanks, Brother!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 2/18/2018 10:51:00 AM

Reflected in this awesome piece - the power and the depth of the sound of silence! Another gem, dear Greg, from your golden pen! Love it! Best regards and congratulations on your win. Pandita

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/22/2018 12:26:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Pandita, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, my friend! :-) <3

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/11/2018 11:52:00 AM

A lot more said, unsaid. Congratulations Gregory, so very well done...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/16/2018 2:35:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Charlie ... thank you so much, my friend! :-)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/9/2018 9:04:00 AM

CONGRATS on your win, Gregory. Yes, silence is powerful! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 7:45:00 PM

Thank you very much, Janice - you are so right! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/9/2018 8:37:00 AM

That was a quick comeback... to congratulate you on your win, Gregory. Superb.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 7:44:00 PM

Thanks so much, Line! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/8/2018 6:30:00 PM

O Gregory. This is a pearl. Off to my FAVES it goes.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 7:44:00 PM

Oh, that's so sweet of you, Line - not sure what I'd do without your encouragement. Blessings Dear Friend! :-) <3

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/8/2018 3:02:00 PM

Hello Gregroy,I find Silence to be peaceful. I can hear my own thoughts in silence,I can hear the title of my poetry tha I will write. have a nice day my friend.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 7:43:00 PM

I "hear" you, Darlene, and totally agree! Blessings and thanks, my friend! :-) <3

Silent One

Date: 2/8/2018 5:05:00 AM

Silence is beautiful....

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 7:43:00 PM

Indeed it is, my friend! :-)