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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Silence is not golden. I remember being told long ago, that silence is golden. I did not believe it then, and I still do not believe it. Silence is just silence. It is not golden, nor is it tarnished. Sometimes it is just silence. Yet it can be more deafening than a thousand loud screams in the darkest of nights. It can be overwhelming. It can be frightening. It can be comforting. It can be scary. Sometimes though, it is just silence. But the imagination fills in all the blanks, and the blanks may not be real. Sometimes silence is just silence. Nothing more, nothing less. What a scary thought. Yet maybe more comforting to know that it is so.... that maybe it means nothing more than what it is. Silence. I had to repost this one, as a reminder to myself not to "fill in all the blanks" with imaginary thoughts. Sometimes, all it takes is a phone call, to find the true answer to the proverbial Q, "What's happening?" I learned this lesson again, this week. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Funny...I learned that lesson, too recently. To ask rather than imagine. I'm glad you liked the answer you got, Kacy. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
And sheesh, you managed to do something NO one has ever done before and that was fill in all my blanks with your worry too  Well now, I think we both learned a lesson this time, when someone says, "don't worry" maybe that is what we will do? LOL, it is funny after the fact now. Liked the poem how appropriate was this after this weekend?The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Duncan. And it is true. Are we all learning something here? Hugs to you, my good friend. Sharon, LOL. I can laugh now, but you know I was not laughing a few days ago. I was cringing and biting my nails. Thanks, friend. I think I'm going to sleep better tonight, and the silence isn't going to wake me up.  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, Boy do I ever find myself a day late and a dollar short! Some friend, huh? Hopefully that bump in the road is gone! Peace friend...even in the silence.  Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hmmm, more comforting yes. I agree. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
How well I can relate to this one. I’ve often filled in the blanks of silence, and ended up with a much worse scenario than the truth. My natural paranoia I suppose!!! I’m so glad your silence was just born of circumstance, and not any of the things you filled it in with.  If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So pleased things worked out okay Kacy. Still....a very good write. ~hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I thought I had recently seen this, so glad you put it down as a repost, for I was going to go off on a search... a good reminder... |
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Accordionmaid Member
since 2001-10-28
Posts 153MA/USA |
"Silence alone is worthy to be heard. Silence is of various depths and fertility, like soil..." -- Thoreau Your poem makes me think of this favorite quote. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
BRAVO!!! Oh Kacy, once again I have to say I understand what you mean, and I too have never seen silence as golden, but rather we can distinguish silence and serenity as two different forms. Silence is rather complete soundlessness, whereas serenity has a sense of peace and satisfaction that is more optimistic! (kiss on cheek) I am so happy you reposted this, sweet friend, this is excellent, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, you're always where you should be, and on time. Karilea, yes, I had to repost it, it felt like sticking a big mirrored bandaid on my head. Nancy, thanks for your support. Tracey, whew, am I glad the silence was just silence. Passing Shadows, thanks for your reply. Accordionmaid, thank you, for reminding me to read the wisdom of Thoreau again. Noah, very well said. There really is a difference, isn't there. Silence can be brings a sense of serenity, but not in every case. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
There is a certain solace to be found in our quiet times, although I can't seem to settle the endless flow of under currents that surround me in my silence. It is not golden, nor is it tarnished. To me those lines say it all!! It's always good to read you Midnitesun~ |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Thank you for reposting...this is about the gray between the black and white! What we wish to be simple may be... but for the impatience of the human to reconcile our world... Wonderful. ThisDiamond |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Blues, so nice to see you tonight. Thanks for your reply and your friendship. Diamond, very true. Glad you found something meaningful in this. Glad I didn't stay silent. |
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