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Whisper of Your Silence

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Lonely I walk through the walls of crowds
Reach out but like shadows they don’t connect
Their eyes are vacant cold and empty

Ghostly people walk on by crossing my path
As I head back home in wonted despair 

Where I find solace in the whisper of your silence
I can always count on you
Your soothing presence tangible
Your embrace warm and lingering
As familiar as an old lover’s embrace

The feeling hovering
Haunts me ever so gently

Tired of wandering alone
It’s soothing to find you here
Loneliness serenely dark and faithful
Wrapped in the warmth of your caress
I find solace in the whisper of your silence




Read on air by invitation  ~  April 12, 2020  'LATE NIGHT POETS'

AP: 2nd place 2022

Submitted on July 27, 2019 for contest SOUND OF SILENCE sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON  -  RANKED 10TH

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2019

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/13/2019 5:59:00 PM Wow Line, I don't know how it was possible for him to judge this contest! The entries are all so beautiful yet uniquely different as yours is. You have beautifully conveyed your interpretation of the song. Congratulations on your most deserving win! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/13/2019 8:23:00 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Connie. I am behind on reading contest winners. Hoping to catch up soon.

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 8/6/2019 9:09:00 AM I love the last three lines especially. Congrats on your placement. Glad to see this poem recognized! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/6/2019 9:32:00 AM Thank you so much, Jeanne. Most appreciated.

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 8/6/2019 1:57:00 AM Congratulations, Line on your well deserved win. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/6/2019 5:01:00 AM Thanks, Subimal.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/5/2019 7:01:00 PM You are welcome. I wrote one that didn’t make the list but you might enjoy it. Do drop by for a visit. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/5/2019 8:27:00 PM Your poem was wonderful, Richard. That is why I don't do premiere contests anymore.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/5/2019 1:59:00 PM Terrific win! Congrats. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/5/2019 4:09:00 PM Thank you so much, Richard.

John Hamilton Date: 8/5/2019 1:02:00 PM This so good Line, congrats on placing in my difficult contest, so many great poems were left out but yours made the cut! Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/1/2019 8:51:00 AM I like the mood and feel of this piece. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/5/2019 4:10:00 PM Thanks, Richard. Much appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 7/30/2019 9:47:00 PM Well written. I cant be silent about this one. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/31/2019 3:37:00 AM Thanks, LOL.

Ann Gilmour Date: 7/30/2019 5:49:00 AM Beautifully poignant Line, thank you. Sending love and kindest thoughts Ann xx Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/30/2019 8:33:00 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Ann.

Sandra Adams Date: 7/28/2019 10:06:00 AM in today's world people don't connect anymore, even when gathered together most are buried in their gadgets! Good take on the contest Line, I enjoyed reading this one today :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/28/2019 11:09:00 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sandra.