Undoing the Silence

 

I stand there silent,

Head bowed low

Trying not to hear

If I listen,

I know all that I've tried for

Will mean nothing

After all,

Keeping quiet is much harder

Than saying all that I know I should

 

 

Author's Note

could have made it longer, but i decided shorter was safer............

Reviews

[Otsana]

This is a position I find myself in way too often, therefore I can really relate. I am glad you kept this one short because the length really reflects on the moment you are describing. It's such a short moment and yet you know that everything could spiral out of control if you say that one thing you are thinking. Nice work.

[Forever Hidden]

For me keeping quiet is really hard! I know by personal experience!

Brilliant poem!

[Skye]

Thanks for your review, honey! :)

[nyla bass]

Succinct, and well done. Many can relate to the struggle of this universal dilemma.

[Michael X]

Creating a still moment, beautifully written and expressed. The meaning
reminds me of pondering life's ultimate choices from a heartfelt depth.

[Aeternal Oceanfire]

Is this horror movie inspired?

[Skye]

No, it is i think i should shut up now inspired. :)

[Aeternal Oceanfire]

I see.

[Skye]

yep :)

[Serenity Faith]

I relate very well...It is hard to keep quiet when your thoughts are screaming with all their might.

[Skye]

Expecially when you speak your mind as much as I do :)

[Distant horizons]

Yes, sometimes silence is harder than saying all we should. Beautifully done.

[Renée]

Brilliant message Skye ! It is harder..but much wiser at times..

[Skye]

Around certain people, its much much wiser

[Dean Kuch®]

I liked this, but the last line threw me off a little. Did you mean..."THAN saying all that I know I should..."? Other than that minor hiccup, this was really good...

[Skye]

I'm so sorry, yes it should be than. Thanks for your reveiw though!

[Dean Kuch®]

Sure thing. Change that one little word, and you've got a masterpiece on your plate!