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Silence Roars |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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PTSD... Silence roars as a soul struggles to find a beating heart. As a mind grasps fitfully into the darkness behind a damp lid, quivering in wait, aching to no longer feel, see or hear that which stalks the light of day and strums loudly upon the eve of night. A night when a chill crosses the land and a soft hand trembles in wait of the shrill shriek of a merciless demon aching to add an exclamation point to each turned stone... Still the eve waits and the eyes pierce the darkness in search of the foe that hides in shadows of dreams. Will there ever be a moment, a guarded moment when silence no longer roars? |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"As a mind grasps fitfully into the darkness behind a damp lid, quivering in wait, aching to no longer feel, see or hear that which stalks the light of day and strums loudly upon the eve of night." Very apt, and oh I do understand all too well...it's lovely to read you again, Mag.  You always write beautifully, and if I can impose my personal take on the message--silence roars most riotous when I am waiting for answers. (Or lonely)Thanks for sharing lovie.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
What an opening! ~ "Silence roars as a soul struggles to find a beating heart. As a mind grasps fitfully into the darkness behind a damp lid, quivering in wait" Silence roars not as loudly as does your illustrious pen! Hugs to you, Dear Barry! Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Yes m'friend....sometimes the silence is deafening..... always a pleasure to read you sir. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Sometimes, that silence roars louder than even thunder, doesn't it? |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I found this a most insightful write. I guess one does know what the roar of silence is saying - we just don't know that we know. Enjoyed! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
enjoyed m'friend... and understood... |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"Will there ever be a moment, a guarded moment when silence no longer roars?" Maybe someday, soon... Great write!! JL |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
BJ, this is a very thoughtful piece. With all the disasters that have affected people, and now so, so many cases of it being reported among our troops returning from war, this is a timely write, as well. It's an invisible wound and so hard to heal.  ....jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
quivering in wait, aching to no longer feel, see or hear that which stalks the light of day and strums loudly upon the eve of night. A night when a chill crosses the land and a soft hand trembles in wait of... and a chill just crawed up my neck... this aches....and feels cold.... good jobber... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I came in to read this morning and was scanning down the page... seeing your title sidetracked me completely... and this is the result. *G* /pip/Forum104/HTML/000801.html So... my friend, I owe you my thanks.... or apologies, as the case may be. *G* And now that my bossy muse has gone back to napping... I can give my appreciation for your great poem. *S* And I must say... even if your title hadn't sent my pen into hyperdrive, I would have been drawn to this one... I swear, there are times when silence hurts worse than a beating... and is so loud you can't think of anything else. *S* Excellent write!!!! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
powerful work Barry |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
ok, I think maybe my muse is like unto that of suthern's for this brings up many thoughts....silent thoughts, but thoughts just the same...and that is great for one whose muse has left silent behind long ago..sigh... great write |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Great write Barry but keep faith, I'm sure that in the not too distant future the silence will cease to roar for you, I wish you luck. Lindsay |
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