Amongst the Silence

The crackling of the fireplace

snaps in my ears

as the fiery blaze

thaws my skin 

cradling my worries, 

at last

everything

goes

silent.

It is the small things- a.t. 

Author's Note

Any suggestions are appreciated! :)

Reviews

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

This is so very beautiful, enjoyed this write

[kitty]

Thank you for coming out of 'the silence' and back into the light - sharing your lovely pieces. Write on!

[Einstein Noodle]

ahhhhhhhhhhh very senryu-like in effect ... love the minimalism ...the imaging ... all my senses are titillated ..glad i stopped by ... i saw you commented on a page i was reading and thought ... hmmmmm i haven't seen Amanda yet ... so thought i would stop and read a bit ... this one compels me to read more ..glad you have started up writing again and i wish you good fortune on your book project
E.

[Crowley]

A perfectly painted warn spot on my imagination. These are the best moments, the ones where silence is involved and the fire allows us to look inside. Great piece!!!

[Onlyme]

It really is ironic and adapt, how an open fire can have a calming effect on your spirit and soul. And makes you feel better, just by its heat, comfort and the reassurance it's their giving you warmth. Like you said the little things do help.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Natural welcoming warmth and sounds interrupted the silence, brings calmness to the spirit - adequately encapsulated in your sweet write - well done! :-)

[Relic]

The word tickles seems to mean provoking laughter. To dance means movement. Crackling relates to sound.

taps/smacks/raps/beats

The crackling of the fireplace
snaps in my ear
as the fiery blaze
thaws my skin
cradling my worries,
at last
everything
goes
silent.

I think the message is clear despite any suggestions. The soothing sounds help one relax.

[Amanda Trerotola]

Yes, I like these suggestions!

[Linda alexander]

A picturesque writing, reader can visualize through lines, beautifully done poem

[John the Baptist]

The poem paints a beautiful, soothing picture, almost a scene fit for meditation. Contemplating it could indeed put one firmly in the present moment.

[Lorry]

This to me sounds like the comfort of falling asleep in front of a fire, coccooned in its physical and mental warmth, lulled yo sleep by the soft crackles and hypnotized into a long awaited sleep.
I would say more, but i've got a fire to build :)
Love it.