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Silence




Silence
Aug 20, 2003




Silence...


quietly sings
breathes peace
frees thought
brings release


Silence...


connects one
to the source
allows unity
guides course


Silence...


relaxes mind
clears chatter
relieves worry
so fears shatter


Silence...


charges soul
renews self
taps knowledge
of innate wealth









Copywright© 2006 by Laura Barrette Shannon
Toltec Warrior









Author notes

This poem is about silencing your mind.  I have found the silence enables me to do all of what the poem describes.  Blessed Silence, thank you.  peace
Written August 20th, 2003

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  • November 20, 2005
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    Love the structure of this, and how it's like breathing, the soft inhale and the release in the exhale. Incredibly calming, by describing the feeling it's as if you've passed it on to the reader through the use of form and vocabularly. And it makes a pleasant change to see a subtle rhyme scheme for once.


  • Catressa gold member
    October 28, 2005
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    Hmm See I love your view on Silence.. But for myself personally I feel like I am suffocated when it happens.. Too many things rush in and cloud my judgement.. Ahh thinking is such a curse.. Take Care, Wonderful write, Catressa


  • ToltecWarrior
    October 28, 2005
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    Oh, that sounds so delightful! A personal retreat, alone, yet more connected to everything. I like the idea of candles. They are a great meditation tool.
    Take your pen and paper and I bet you'll write an amazing piece. Enjoy the time and the silence of just being.
    peace-
    TW


  • Presence
    October 26, 2005
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    I have come back, yet again, to this wondrous masterpiece. I am planning a week of silence here. My wife will be out of town, and I plan on leaving all media to the wayside. May even forgo light from mechanical means and live on candles and kerosene... Listen to their flames. Listen to the Silence. TW, your words are always a soothing balm for me when the experience we have been taught to call "life" would try to rub me raw. Your words gently point my head toward the Light and the Way. I thank you so much for sharing them with us here.


  • Taranand
    April 10, 2005
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    Great poem

    From out of that infinite, inner realm of silence, the mighty
    river of life flows forth. What better place to bath in the cool, calm , restorative waters. Perhaps you may be interested in a couple of poems on my site that address the "silence":
    "THE SILENCE (WITHIN ME)" and "THE INNER VOICE".

  • Tumbleweed
    April 8, 2005
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    This is enchanting, very lovely. The structure, formatting, and flow all lend to the serene feeling. This is just how I feel when meditating. Great job and good luck.

  • Presence
    April 5, 2005
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    This so stuck in my mind and heart, I had to read it again. Mmmm Second helping tasted just as good! Lovely rhyme of words of truth!

  • Presence
    April 4, 2005
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    Yes dear poet the silence is our sanctuary isn't it? A wonderful read and a very interesting structure!

    "Quietly sings"

    An outstanding line! I had not considered this, yet it is so true! Excellent!


  • Watuwant silver member
    March 23, 2005
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    Such a rhythmic, entrancing flow to this, leading the reader into the realms of silence as we read along...
    Blessed be!
    doug


  • CountryCousin
    March 18, 2005
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    Strongly stated.

    Well you must understand silence because sometimes silence speaks louder than words. I find comfort in silence when someone is sick and just needs the comfort of a person close at hand. I do applaud this but I am building points so this is a good write.

  • apatisk
    February 22, 2005
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    hm... I can't say i like silence much in general... It's sort of an enemy to me, as i've spent most of my life living in countries where i don't speak the language and can't talk to people at all for the first 6 months or so... *shutters* ugh... It's a good poem though, i''m glad some peopel find comfort in silence.

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