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Silent Pause

Situations arise, bringing sudden thought.
Angry thoughts straining to break free
as anguish clouds the mind.

Reactionary words no doubt
may betray true intent.

Subdue the lion inside
lest it devour the unsuspecting.

Silently ponder your thoughts
and let them speak to you
prior to the release of words.

 

 

 

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  • deercatcher
    August 17

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    Most impressed. I have an essay, more an outline really called "Transmission" about the ways language is used. I wonder if I could learn to do this. But why? I am having so much fun being shocked by what comes out too quickly...


  • tara wilson gold member
    August 16
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    yes, think before we speak. more imagery & poetic device in this would have been nice. thanks for this entry.


  • Pisces rainbow gold member
    August 12

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    Governing your thoughts
    silence ushers in peace and Divinity
    beautiful soulful write
    God bless you my friend...


  • Eagle Feather
    August 5

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    Good advice

    Sometimes you need to walk away and let things cool down. You might say something you regret. Simple words and so the silence does speak.

    Wa-do for the read
    God Bless
    Eagle Feather


  • glenn shannon silver member
    August 4

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    wow i shouldve read this the other day before i threw my wobbly at those bali boys but oh well im calm now and all is well sensible valid advice in this one ..cool

    • An Old Codger gold member
      August 4
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      Thanks my friend. I can't say that I practice what I've written here all the time but I do try. Too many years of doing it the other way.


  • aslanlight
    August 3

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    An excellent interpretation of 'think before you speak'. I've been learning to put this into practise the last few years and it's not as easy as I thought but it's so rewarding and empowering!

    As for the way you wrote it, it's intelligent, precise and frugal enough to keep the attention. In other words it's sharp.

    Peace Georgia

    • An Old Codger gold member
      August 4
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      Thanks very much for your kind comment.
      You're quite correct on both points. It's hard to put into practice but very rewarding when you do.


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    August 2

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    A little adjective heavy, but an intelligent write nonetheless.

    All the best,

    mj.


    • An Old Codger gold member
      August 3
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      Thanks for reading and commenting.

      My life tends to be a little adjective heavy at times.


  • Rheea gold member
    August 1
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    I think of the tribes in the Bible when I read this.


    • An Old Codger gold member
      August 2
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      Very close to what I had in mind while writing sis. Thanks for your comment. Hope all is well with you.


  • Pure Thought silver member
    August 1

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    Good Luck

    As you paint here there is so much wisdom and strength in the Silence.

    Well written.

    Buddy


  • AngelBellerose gold member
    August 1

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    to quiet the beast before you speak
    is something that is a pressing one
    as the words spoke before the calm
    will take the worst thought stung
    well penned dear heart hugs always Angel♥

    • An Old Codger gold member
      August 1
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      Thank you my friend.
      Native American history tells us that when they sat in council there was more silence than talk. They believed that silent reflection before speaking brought forth greater wisdom and better decisions. I do believe they were correct.
      The problem today is that most people want quick answers rather than those that may be well thought out.

      • AngelBellerose gold member
        August 1
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        you are so right hun.. sometimes silence is golden
        but we need to take time and think before we speak
        love your poem and work ♥

  • LovingPhoenix
    August 1
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    Wise words! Lovely flow! Good luck in the contest.

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