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The Sound of Nothing
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The Sound of Nothing |
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April Gress New Member
since 2000-09-23
Posts 6 |
Listen to the sound of nothing; Sweat, quiet, it really is something. This is the time of day I love best, This is the time of day for peace, and rest. Reality seams miles away; When I sit here at the end of the day. Clouds float by, and the water is still; While I sit and ponder, “what is real?” When I am dreaming; is it real? Or are they scenes that I steal From the day while I am awake. Just the thought of this makes me shake. What if we are someone’s lie, Could I be gone in the blink of an eye? Who says what is real, and what is fake? Is life a risk that I want to take? As I wonder, I look around. Something is making a sound. What on earth could it be? Could it have been watching me? I smell the distinct smell of spice; And I must admit it smells nice. I start to walk, and I look back; But all I see out there is black; The ground is damp with evening dew, And the shallow lake looks inky blue. The air blows cool on my skin, And then I hear it again. This time though, the sound is sweet. It is the sound I hear each time we greet. I know it is you and then I see What I thought could never be. You have that look, the same as I, The one I wear when I gaze at the sky. While I wonder, when I am alone, On my face; I know it’s shone. The look, I think, you’ve seen before. It’s the one you tried to ignore. But the look on your face gives it away, Your eyes are no longer clouded gray. You let your eyes grace the stars, And it broke away the bars. Now you know what it is like to be me; What it is like to truly see. To be great without vision, Is to cause mass destruction. In the end, you found I was right. You opened your eyes, and saw the light. Listen, with me, to the sound of nothing. The evening is sure to tell you something. 01-20-1999 |
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jlocke Member
since 2000-09-10
Posts 169CC,TX |
This poet, my best friend, does not have access to the internet; however, I told her of this wonderful community and she asked me to submit three of her poems, this one and two others, which I have along with this same message. I have set up an e-mail account for her, which I will check daily, incase there is anything you wish to communicate directly to her. I will print out all replies and e-mails then deliver them to her. < !signature--> Love is the law, love under will. [This message has been edited by jlocke (edited 09-25-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
The peace and quiet of "EVERYTHING" in silence shines in this piece as does the message it carries with it. The eyes opening only as seen in the heart is so inspiring and your friends talent glows in these words. Thank you for sharing her works with us and I say WELCOME TO HER as well as she IS now a part of the Passions family thanks to you. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Welcome to Passions! This is such a simply clear picture of what I think we all feel from time to time. I enjoyed it very much, look forward to reading more. Kathleen |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
This was a wonderful write......she has painted a very clear pitcure......WELCOME to passions........  Jenn E |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Very nice poem! Welcome to Passions |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
I read this one second....but welcome again to passions..you have incredible talent please continue to submit..I truly enjoy reading your work. chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
This is a great first post. Keep them coming. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Welcome my friend to Passions! "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" That came to mind when I saw the name of this poem. . . I see that you know. . . Well done. . . ---------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Welcome to Passions, please continue to send more of your work. Very interesting poem. I like the way it flows. Deb |
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