Turn Away

Turn away…
Far away from the ever streaming noise, rioting 
The endless flow of useless chatter and rhetoric
Bombarding in attempt to arrest my psyche
Seeking to break down defenses
Searching for a hairline crack!
The clamor, deafening; the surge, relentless
Grinding into senses, demanding notice!
Folding into my every waking moment
From dawn through the height of day
Ferocious, bold, they hang deep into night 
Sleep comes slowly, yet at times brings no respite 
Like ink they seep into dreams
Long after the twinkling stars are hid 
By the expanse of a navy velvety sky 

Turn away…
Turn away to welcome the silence
In midstream, day or night
I must tune into myself; turn away from constant din
Let them fall into vast emptiness 
Fall upon the heap of useless chatter
I will listen to the silence; savor the music in my soul
Hear the rustling leaves on tree branches
Glistening in the noon day sunlight
Beneath cloudless baby blue skies!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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June 5, 2011 at 4:18 PM
WOW! ANNA, i have forgotten how your poetry has meaning. And one can find advice just reading.. This is soul deep,..thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry, Take care,..p.d
Wellington Avatar
May 30, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Again my dear Annalise, you have out-done yourself. Great imagery, great words and imaginations comes to the forefront. Such a talented poet you are! Great job! Love always, Joy (Jew)
Onclaud Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 3:09 PM
stilness grounds the mind.. am amazing write that embraces the wonder of solace, anna...:) huggs, nette
La France Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 9:29 AM
A wonderful write, I seek silence and solitude also from the streaming noise~~
Peranteau Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 3:54 AM
Of the course, I've read, "Fondest Memory" today, I'm checking some of mine favo's this morn, and what a write dear poet, as this well writen word of yours ! Oh yess; this one rocked ! Have have a great weekendzzzz....much love, james
Henderson Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM
i'm with you girl. Shut them down.
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