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Necessity of Silence
Free Verse Poem
It took 35 years to learn the value of silence
Silence is necessary
Over committed, overwhelmed, over everything
Deciding to sit in silence
Embracing the sounds of nature
Watching the people casually stroll
Conversations outside my window
A brown skinned woman
With a heart filled laugh
Watching life happen in the world surrounding me
Reminding myself to breathe
Taking a moment to appreciate the shades of green
Fresh tulips sprouting from rich dark soil
Life
Continuing to move, without needing my interference
Through the silence and stillness
I’m learning to let loose of control
Exhausted from over caring, not sleeping, stomach aching
Over things that are, temporary
Silence told me that every trouble in life is temporary
Watching the leaves flutter, birds singing
a melody only they can understand
Letting go of angst, intentionally pushing worries out of the way
Knowing that in…
