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Deafened By Silence (From Nan's Workshop)
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Deafened By Silence (From Nan's Workshop) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Deafened By Silence The silence is deafening. Words, never said, ring loud and unmistakable in my ears; the reverberation more than I can stand. Your eyes speak volumes and I have to turn away from the truth they shout, in glances, at me. My eyes betray me with their tears as you walk away in utter stillness. Once, not long ago, you shook my world when you said you loved me. Tonight, you leave me deaf without saying a single word. Have you ever noticed That the words... "Goodbye" "I'm sorry" "I love you" Are so easy to pronounce ...Yet so hard to say ~Javan |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is amazing, Ruth! So sad yet so beautiful! Denise |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
wow, stunning, that ending reverberates...so many times I have wished for temporary deafness, just not to hear anymore...but this...wow...what a way to say it.... |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Such power in this one, Hoot. Deafening, much like an unwanted numbness, sometimes. You describe so well a situation I'm sure many (too many) can understand first-hand. Even a second reading still leaves me with such strong, powerful feelings. Good job. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Hoot: Not hearing can sometimes make the words even louder..and if you understand that..  HUSG Ouvrir mon coeur et âme |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Wow....I am in utter awe.... very beautiful piece. Chris |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I hear the sound you spoke so silently A wisphered piece of poetry Your getting better this I see I wish I could only write half as good as thee The "Awe" still remains Hugs and Love The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Ruth, this is so beautiful and eloquently written. Thanks for the email. Hope all is going well. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well articulated, Ruth. Silence is not necessarily golden t |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
As I search the my world....that which is changed....I look for those feelings, words, and knowledge that I once had. I have been distant to many and gone to others all together. I am not myself and I so want to be again. I am losing the battle that rages before me.....for I need time...and time fails to stand still. For even if things could slow down....maybe I could hold on. Know that my silence is nothing more than being alone....and being lost, fighting for that which will determind my life. There are two kinds of pedestrians...the quick and the dead. Drive it like you stole it. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wow! Amazing again, Ruth. K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wow, Ruth. Super poetry comes from your heart. Made me think of the words in a song, "the loudest sound I know, is the sound of letting go" |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Captures poignancy beautifully! What say we make a vow not to get hearts broken this year! Corinne |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ruth~ Your heart speaks the words another might say in silence. Lovely, dear lady. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Severn...thank you Martie...so very true Corinne....there's nothing I'd like more than to make that pact with you Marge...thank you |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Hoot, having been there, I know all too well what your heart described. Very moving piece. Thank you. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you Gemni |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Ruth, this is almost painful to read. Beautiful! |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
"The silence is deafening Words never said" Sometimes the words never said say more than if they were spoken (does that make sense?) Hoot, we know you by your thoughts which you so wonderfully put to pen. DH |
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Wizzard Member
since 2000-02-09
Posts 209 |
This one makes me wanna give you a Great Big Hug |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Can fully understand the pain in this. The silence is a neverending banging on a mistuned drum. Excellent poem Ruth, you've captured the essence of "silence" well. michael |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tara...thank you very much Danny, you always compliment me so nicely Wizzard...all take all you give me, can always use hugs Michael...thank you...silence is not always golden  |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
There are many messages to be heard in the sounds of silence - interpreting those sounds takes an extremely fine-tuned ear..... Nice job, Ruth..  |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Heartbreakingly beautiful, Ruth. I trust that it is merely a poem? However the pathos revealed has so much of the ring of truth. thank you for this glimpse into your soul. *Hugs* |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Nan...thank you GS....coming from you, that is very high praise...thank you...and yes, you are right, my words ring to true not to be. In my poetry I have a hard time disguising my feelings, hiding the true me...sometimes that is not a good thing |
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