If you listen when it's still all around You will hear the very sound of silence It's the basic sound that is the background That allows other sounds their existence
Silence gives music its reality It's the space between notes that is free This allows them to resonate freely And that creates a sense of harmony
Silence is not the absence of something It's a thing in itself with great power Skilfulness of it's placement in speaking Is the hallmark of a great orator
It can express feeling with great effect Better than words during some occasion Like a silent minute to mark respect For those who gave their lives for their nation
A deeper awareness of the divine Can be sought in silent meditation Silence helps to focus the restless mind Engaged in spiritual devotion
Silence is a balm for the weary soul Providing peacefulness and upliftment It heals the worn spirit making it whole And fills it with deep seated contentment
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Posted: Nov 2014
About this poem:
I made some adjustments to my previous piece, "The Sound Of Silence". This piece, "The Power Of Silence", allows a fuller treatment of Silence. Thanks to those who commented on "The Sounds of Silence".
Leony1510A CAVE IN THE ATLANTIC SEA, Westmeath IrelandNov 23, 2014
Words of wisdom to the soul big respect brother
ImagineLoveVenus, Montana USANov 24, 2014
There is much wisdom in silent. I believe your words hold much truth:
"A deeper awareness of the divine Can be sought in silent meditation Silence helps to focus the restless mind Engaged in spiritual devotion"
Thank you Socrates, inspiring as always!
beautifulyouNew York, USANov 24, 2014
hi socrates
my favourite stanza..
Silence is a balm for the weary soul Providing peacefulness and upliftment It heals the worn spirit making it whole And fills it with deep seated contentment
This one really gave me food for thought this morning Socrates. Because I have had a lot of moments of silence lately. You gave me a new perspective on it.
In reading your poem I got the thought that it kind of acts like a connection or space (like the space bar on the keyboard connecting words together). A building block, etc.
Thanks for sharing. I had not seen this poem before.
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"A deeper awareness of the divine
Can be sought in silent meditation
Silence helps to focus the restless mind
Engaged in spiritual devotion"
Thank you Socrates, inspiring as always!
my favourite stanza..
Silence is a balm for the weary soul
Providing peacefulness and upliftment
It heals the worn spirit making it whole
And fills it with deep seated contentment
sweetly stated
Thanks much for your comment and respect also to you, brother.
Thank you for your comment.
Glad you found the piece inspirational.
Thank you for your sweet comment.
In reading your poem I got the thought that it kind of acts like a connection or space (like the space bar on the keyboard connecting words together). A building block, etc.
Thanks for sharing. I had not seen this poem before.
Kathy