that's my line Poetic Bloomings

 “Silence is a comforting companion” from Walt’s poem “Hearts in the Echoes of Silence”

 

Silence

 

Silence is a comforting companion,

Knowing peace within myself

And the people in my circle.

Free of stress and antagonism.

 

Silence is a harsh reality,

When sitting down to meals

Not talking to avoid him choking

While mental conversations play.

 

Silence is a type of communication

With nonverbal Jake, when he stops

His humming and noises and looks at me,

I know he wants to tell me something.

 

Silence is an opportunity to write.

When all is still and tasks done,

I turn on my computer

And tap, tap, tap out my thoughts.

 

Silence is an affront from the offended.

An icy blast of no words

Informing me that I crossed a line.

Now, to figure out what line.

 

Silence is suspicious,

When small children are involved.

Better check to see what the rascals

Are getting into this time.

 

Silence is respect

During a speech or song.

It lets them know

They are being listened to.

 

Silence is God calling  

to have an intimate moment,

a conversation of love and commitment

that works both ways.