the silent shout (weary mom poetry)

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serenity blaze
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0 posted 2003-08-30 09:57 PM

My son is taking up "snare drum"--
my daughter learns the flute.
My husband plays harmonica--
worse? He thinks he's cute.

I fumble on guitar a bit--
we all war piano keys--
hammering a clamouring--
wincing at the harmony.

We have rattles. We have chimes.
We're not afraid to sing.
If we had an ounce of luck,
"oh man, we could buy anything..."

But alone I must admit,
as I take the earplugs out,
the sweetest sound I've heard all day--
was this--the silent shout.

Tiersdin
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1 posted 2003-08-30 09:59 PM

A read that I really needed tonight, Sen...

I can relate!

*smiling*

~Tier

1slick_lady
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2 posted 2003-08-30 09:59 PM

LOL

Aenimal
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3 posted 2003-08-30 10:01 PM

grins you got me missing the drum kit but silence is something i miss too..friggin neighbours

garysgirl

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4 posted 2003-08-30 10:02 PM

SereneOne, this is so cute. LOL

vlraynes
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5 posted 2003-08-30 10:03 PM

Smiling at you...

And you know that this part made me chuckle...

"My son is taking up "snare drum"--
my daughter learns the flute.
My husband plays harmonica--
worse? He thinks he's cute."

grin

Love you, lady...
"My friends are my estate."
~Emily Dickinson

Local Rebel
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6 posted 2003-08-30 10:14 PM

quote:

Hans plays with Lotte, Lotte plays with Jane
Jane plays with Willi, Willi is happy again
Suki plays with Leo, Sacha plays with Britt
Adolf builts a bonfire, Enrico plays with it
-Whistling tunes we hid in the dunes by the seaside
-Whistling tunes we're kissing baboons in the jungle
It's a knockout
If looks could kill, they probably will
In games without frontiers-war without tears
Games without frontiers-war without tears
--peter gabriel

timothysangel1973

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7 posted 2003-08-30 10:26 PM

Bet I can do ya one better....hehe,

Daughter just learned how to turn her radio sky high, ten year old son makes the most annoying sound effects in the world, and the thirteen year old thinks that the house is a basketball court. Hubby has the volume on the TV wide open, and I can't hear my self think!

(can I borrow those earplugs Karen?)

I'm going nutts!

Mysteria

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8 posted 2003-08-30 10:30 PM

Ahhh, the sweet sound of silence come later, and let me tell you it is just oh so sweet!

Cute one you!

nakdthoughts
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9 posted 2003-08-30 10:42 PM

a good one Karen

M

Nicole
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10 posted 2003-08-30 11:29 PM

"c'mon, get happy!"

*cough* sorry - wrong show

Hey ma, pass the earplugs will ya? We're learning the viola over here ... yipe!

Kaoru

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11 posted 2003-08-31 12:09 PM

at this point in my life, i can't stand silence.. it rings in my ears..

But I'm sure once I have children.. I'll consider it a blessing.

SEA

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with you

12 posted 2003-08-31 12:43 PM

you know, I can't play not even one single instrument....most of my family can play one thing or another, my son is making me nuts with his recorder from last school year. He comes in and plays what he thinks sounds like a Linkin Park song....
I'm so glad they are back in school...

I love the few quiet hours I get now!

enjoyed this very much

Susan Caldwell
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13 posted 2003-08-31 09:51 AM

Karen~

I have been dealing with a son that has been playing guitar since the age of 12 (he is 19 today). His favorite artist? Ozzy! Can you guess what kind of music he plays?

I feel your pain...

Susan

Martie

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14 posted 2003-08-31 10:28 AM

serenity

I have to tell you that once in a while, I miss all that noise.

Edder
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15 posted 2003-08-31 10:39 AM

indeed, silence IS golden

Sunshine

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16 posted 2003-08-31 10:46 AM

May we all join in?

quote:
Desmond has a barrow in the market place
Molly is the singer in a band
Desmond says to Molly-girl I like your face
And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand.
Obladi oblada life goes on bra
Lala how the life goes on
Obladi Oblada life goes on bra
Lala how the life goes on.
Desmond takes a trolly to the jewellers store
Buys a twenty carat golden ring
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
And as he gives it to her she begins to sing.

In a couple of years they have built
A home sweet home
With a couple of kids running in the yard
Of Desmond and Molly Jones.

Happy ever after in the market place
Molly lets the children lend a hand
Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face
And in the evening she's a singer with the band.

And if you want some fun-take Obladi Oblada.
--Beatles--

What a lovely memory you returned to me on a Sunday morning platter...I love this!
http://members.shaw.ca/jakmak2/k42.htm

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (08-31-2003 10:51 AM).]

serenity blaze
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17 posted 2003-08-31 11:09 AM

chuckling.

Kari? We're not that good.

Yanno, I am supposed to be moving one of these days, and the room that was built to um, KEEP me, is 15 feet away from the neighbors sound studio. He plays the drums too.

Hmmm...maybe I should take up the bagpipes?

I know, it's only rock and roll, but? sigh.

I'm gonna go have a QUIET cup of coffee while it's still somewhat early.

Hugs all...thanks for reading.

and ssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

Sunshine

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18 posted 2003-08-31 11:16 AM

So when you want to wake 'em all up, click on that link I added...LOL...and turn the sound UP! It should be a fun time in the household today!

Kahlil
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19 posted 2003-08-31 01:07 PM

SB, you would love my quiet room, you're welcome to visit it anytime! And I'll trade ya'...I'd love to get in on one of those jam sessions! What a fun write!

Dark Angel
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20 posted 2003-08-31 04:47 PM

Smiling here...enjoyed this very much beautiful.... a terrific write.

Maree

fate is not just
whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

(Ani DiFranco)

littlewing
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21 posted 2003-08-31 04:57 PM

K . . . now you've got me listening to the boys who play in Central Park . . .

silence is golden . . .
*smile*
xxoo

angelblueyes
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22 posted 2003-08-31 05:01 PM

Ahhh yes the silence.I wish I could have a moment.Even when not feeling well they don't let up.Oh well such is the joy of children.I hear your words distinctly here.
Crystal

icebox
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23 posted 2003-08-31 05:11 PM

Made me laugh!

I was raised in a house that was pathologically silent.  Even today, I am noise sensitive, but sometimes I am drawn to HUGE noises (though) not music).

I have no musical talent, unless playing harmonica in hurricaines is a talent.

But...I am addicted to large, loud guns.  I shoot in competition (I went just this morning, and I know this makes me a bad person for some of the people here) but only those matches where I can use my heaviest loudest guns.

Those I shoot with have learned to step back a bit.  We all wear eye and ear prtection but the concussion can still rock you.

This morning, when I stepped into the shooting box, the guy holding the timer near my head even said timidly, "Oh, this isn't going to hurt, is it?" I paused while he put double ear protection on.

Now, I am home and want quiet, soft music, and a nap.  I am so relaxed it was a chore to drive home.

I guess I am just twisted.

P.S. Yes, my kids are allowed to make noise.

*grin*

Susan Caldwell
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24 posted 2003-08-31 06:15 PM

LOL Icy...doesn't make you bad in my book...I love guns and miss shooting...haven't done it since I got out of the Navy.

Startime55
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25 posted 2003-08-31 06:21 PM

BRAVO!!!Sometimes silence can be priceless beyond compare....

serenity blaze
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26 posted 2003-08-31 06:24 PM

I came back to hug the icebox too. Hmmm. Let's not analyze that. *chuckle*

Thanks so much for the story.

I was raised in a "silent" house too. (Dad worked graveyard shift.) So yep, I'm a little indulgent with the crew here.

And they ARE good about it. They wait until I stir, at least.

and hey, thanks everybody for sharing the stories. I share mine alot, hoping others will feel free to do the same.

You guys are great.

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