The Comfort of Quiet

Cherry

By Philip Sidney

Tue, 03 Mar 2015
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16 comments
 

There is a moment of choice,

sweet tension,

hold that long note of silence.

 

Eventually they tire of asking,

shake their heads,

accept you will not speak.

 

Slip into invisibility

see everything

say nothing.

 

The noise of others

overwhelms your silent nucleus

allowing you to be

 

quiet

comforted

safe

 

listen

to the sounds

in your mind

 

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Comments

Submitted by tibi popovici on

Speaking on public can provide that strong emotion, that holds you on, blocked inside..., it's so comfortable to be quiet in those moments.

Nice words, Philip!

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

Thank you Tibi. :)

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Helen

Beautifully written and very true. Silence can be very powerful and convey more than words possibly could.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

Thanks Jean, I still retreat into silence to find relief.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A great relief when having the strength to hold quiet when pushed or tempted to speak hastily.

Some of us have the problem of a quick tongue, some have the problem of difficulty in expressing themselves and sharing, but at least they don't regret rushing in so easily. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

I know staying quiet can be frustrating for others, but it can be a lovely state.  I can go from one extreme to the other.

Submitted by Bee on

Finding your own inner silence when everything and everyone is loud and crazy around you - no one can touch that.

Have a peaceful day!

x

Bee

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

Thanks Bee, it has had its peaceful moments. :)

Submitted by celticman on

I can clearly see where you are coming from here ssssssssssssssssssh. 

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

smiley

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Beautiful...wise words of wisdom spoken here in this poem. Silence definitely stirs the soul.

Loved this very much.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

Thank you Jenny. smiley

Submitted by VeraClark on

Sometimes there's no need to say a word. Lovely.

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

Thank yo Vera.

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Sounds like a lovely place to be, Philip. If only. Very thoughtful piece. Like it a lot.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

Thank you Parson Thru. smiley