Treasure the Silence

Let the thoughts simmer,
  let the words breathe

Excesses slimmer,
 passions reprieve

Leave the ink arid,
  keep the page clear

Treasure the silence,
—that only you hear

(Villanova Pennsylvania: September, 2016)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Merryman Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 10:11 PM
I really like this, Kurt! I especially like your first two lines. Well written. Love, Kim
Smith Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 2:15 PM
I like it. Good work Kurt...
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