When Silence Shrouds

When silence shrouds, he's consumed
Consumed by the nothingness that is everything
The nothingness that is everywhere 
Escape: futile. 
He resists, but his resistance is minute.
Such strife in his thoughts
Such angst in his mind.
When he needs them, 'They' seem aloof?
When he needs them, 'They' disappear? 
He feels 'They' don't understand
He feels 'They' won't understand.

Rift, distance confects
Confects between them: 'They'?
When silence shrouds, he's consumed
Consumed by the nothingness that is everything
The nothingness that is everywhere
Escape: futile?

Emotions are left in the nothingness of silence
For this reason, 'They' seldom hear them.
'They' seldom see him 
Though his physical being is ever-present.
When silence shrouds, he's consumed
Consumed by the nothingness that is everything
The nothingness that is everywhere
Escape.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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August 11, 2015 at 10:36 PM
Congrats on ur awesome poetry n win Lajourne!
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August 11, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations on your win hugs eve
Ferguson Avatar
August 11, 2015 at 2:33 PM
Thank youu!! xx
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August 11, 2015 at 10:38 AM
A wonderful poem... SKAT
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August 11, 2015 at 2:34 PM
Grazie X
Inman Avatar
August 11, 2015 at 9:29 AM
Lajorne, very nice. Standing outside, watching the world through distant eyes.
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May 24, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Great poem, Lajorne, the complex idea of silence is deeply expressed in this piece. Good imagery to connect the metaphoric meaning together. Enjoyable piece overall. Check out some of my poems. Might find some you like. Peace.
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March 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Lajorne, thank you for the nice reply..PD
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March 22, 2015 at 10:40 PM
LAJORNE, Congratulations on your awesome win. Thank you for participating in my contest. Stop by my latest blog "POETS" if you'd like. Enjoy the win and honorable mention. <3 <3 LOVE LINDA <3 <3
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March 26, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Thank you!!! Xxx <3
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