Monday, August 2, 2010

Blessed Silence

The laughter has died down
From the sleepover below
Even cat has found
His favorite napping spot

Only fans--the white noise of Seattle--
Blowing in cool air at end of day
And soft tapping keys
Intrude upon thoughts tonight.

Noise is overrated
Common
Loud
Obnoxious

Funny how so many people
Try to break the blessed silence
With complaints about the weather
Phone calls, questions, repeated words

They do not realize the depth to be found
In the listening
In the waiting
In the nothing.

3 comments:

  1. Silence is priceless. Especially in a house with kids.

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  2. I am silently watching you scale the wall. Though I was quieter yesterday.

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