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ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

0 posted 2020-06-25 03:29 PM

Speaking in Silence

Can we live in our silence?
Will we live in our silence?
Can we stop the birds from singing?
Will we stop the waves from crashing?
Can we stop the wind from blowing?
Can you hear my silence whispering?

Many times we have been told to keep quiet, stay quiet, do nothing.
Still, within us, the voices speak loudly.
Ever heard us speak through silent eyes
untold realities of life, hurts, loves, future?

Don’t look away or blink.
The words float and linger in the air
for those who stand still
to let the breeze of images
wash over them.

Can we live in our silence?
Will we live in our silence?
Can we stop the birds from singing?
Will we stop the waves from crashing?
Can we stop the wind from blowing?
Can you hear my silence growing?

EML 2020

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2020-06-25 08:16 PM

I like this. . .the challenge of it.

Nicely done. . .

-- That which gives light must endure burning.
Viktor Frankl

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2020-06-25 10:44 PM

So glad to see you writing again, Edna. Nicely done.

Temptress

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-06-15

Posts 7136
Mobile, AL

3 posted 2020-06-25 10:48 PM

What's in the silence needs to be heard. This has a dignified power. I love it.

"Maybe that's the way I should go
Straight into the mouth of the unknown"

Shinedown

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

4 posted 2020-06-25 11:55 PM

So nice to see you here, E-girl.

"Ever heard us speak through silent eyes"

Yes, I have. It IS time to be heard, and I believe you know the message that needs to be sent. I pray that is the message received.

Michael

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

5 posted 2020-06-26 02:16 PM

ebonygirl!
How wonderful to read you again! The silence is blaring! A message whose time has come at last to be heard! ~L

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

6 posted 2020-06-26 02:41 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome and kind posts.
I’ve missed you all as well,
especially your beautiful poetry!
❤️

Starmcneil 1955
Member
Posts 174
Alberta, Canada

7 posted 2020-07-28 04:20 PM

Very powerful words that settle deep inside wanting to break the silence...well done

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

8 posted 2020-07-28 06:59 PM

to talk loud or to talk in silence, everyone makes a choice, and life depends of that, thanks for the relevant poem

yann

Starmcneil 1955
Member
Posts 174
Alberta, Canada

9 posted 2020-07-29 08:54 AM

"Speaking" inspired me to write "My Husband"...silence has been kept way to long...thank you for giving me the courage...it means more than you know

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