Debra Squyres Poet Free verse

Still the Silence

Silence clings to the walls 
rests dormant in the corners 
echoes with each spin of the ceiling fan 
be still, air, be still 
let the silence sleep
if only for this night

With a pull of the chain
the current stops the waves
silence slips wearily to the cold floor
corners, oh, corners
screams from seams
as the air stills

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Nathan D. March 8, 2013 at 7:49 AM as per par of my life i am behind schedule but i have some time now and am going through your poetry and will finish as soon as i can. this poem is a masterpiece in my opinion i will get more into on my review... toodles

Carol Sunshine Brown September 7, 2012 at 10:40 AM An appreciative thank you for your kind comments on my poetry Debra. Love, Carol

Wilma Neels September 4, 2012 at 5:25 AM Debra, I really enjoyed where you took this one, so many ways to look at it :) hope your week will be a great one! love Wilma

Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2012 at 12:38 PM Sometimes the silence is good - Other times it hurts - It can be good and to share the silence with someone. Have a hand and hold in. Here we have thunderstorms today .... it is not quiet! oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders August 28, 2012 at 6:55 PM Sometimes the silence creates more noise within. A beautiful and poignant poem, Debra, a real gem! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Robert Johnson August 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM May dreams become your silent partner when there seems to be no one else near. And when the silence starts to get too loud. Remember how it feels when your in a crowd. Be still and know that I am God. Now you don't have to feel so odd. That second to last line, well you know. :)

Nette Onclaud August 28, 2012 at 8:53 AM lovely phrasing, the trails of being in a space of silence old... good use of language, debra... if for a contest, winning huggs!..:)