Silence Is Deafening

Silence is deafening
The silence booms in my ears
The room is so peaceful but I have no fears
The noise of the silence is almost deafening
I can feel peace and to me - it is beckoning.
It’s not often I have time to myself
I can share my thoughts all to my own self
I can actually look inside my head
I can listen to me and not others instead.
This is peace and this is perfection
But I realise there is one little imperfection
I have grabbed an hour alone
I do not live like this, all on my own.
To some this must be the height of pain
To those I would wish there was something to gain
From the quiet and the solitude that I find so rare
For some of us we do not want to share
So to those that are lonely at any time or year
I wish you good fortune and someone to hear
Your plea for some company, I wish that for you.
But let me have my hour of solitude too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dunn Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 7:36 PM
My daughter and the four kids have moved back in with us so i have soidude in my suv. Boy do I understand this write all to well lol. and thanks for the congrads. cheri
Horsman Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM
another not seen before.... one of the most respected poets on this site Carolyn below comments and sum this up so well...
Esquire Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Dear Mandy, I think everyone needs their solitude. I will have a day of solitude tomorrow as I have 3 deer to butcher (FOR FOOD) 70 miles away I was suppose to go to hospital but I'd rather eat than be operated on. Do YOU and Hubby like venison, I make a great venison stew with fresh veggies. Have a great week-end , See you Monday. I'm going to miss a couple of YOUR humor blogs LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal (Young) Liege. ..Harry
Devonshire Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Thank you for posting this, Mandy. It really hit home for me. I do live alone and the "silence" is deafening. But it's hard to write when there is noise in the house, so I continue to write in solitude. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Love and blessings, Carolyn
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Thank you Carolyn that is much appreciated and I wish you a merry time as well hopefully with company x
Horne Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Lovely write, Mandy. Many congrats on your wins too : )
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Thanks Jack for reading and commenting x
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