The Silence of Sound
The Silence of Sound
Prostitute walks lonely streets alone, in the early hours
just to feel hope, in a yellow sunrise in... silence
Couple fighting through the night, paying no attention to the little girl
hiding in the closet, holding her hands to her ears in... silence
Little boy on a bench, terrified of another school day of being bullied
for now, he wishes this day would be over in..silence
He walks the garden, sweating blood, as his life is about to end
he's giving up his life, so other's can be free, prays in...silence
As the refugees flee for freedom in overcrowded boats to small
lifeless bodies fill the ocean's edge. We held our breath in...silence
They're all marched for peace and intolerance, till the familiar sound
of gunshots sent people running to hide in...silence
In silence we all just stood by,
Silently we did nothing,
Listening for the sound!
Of... silence
© Jerry L. Heldman, 13 days ago
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