Silence

 

Silence

It’s the one thing that does so much,

by doing nothing at all.

We sit and watch the time go by,

love ones we never call.

 

Its strength can be a double edge sword,

when it’s used right or wrong.

Sometimes its best, say nothing at all,

for words can be so strong.

 

The power of the tongue, unnoticed.

It can break bonds, setting free.

Its power should be one revered,

rooted like an oak tree.

 

Know it has the power to kill,

a love that once was strong.

Know it has the power to heal,

If you think hard and long.

 

Within it you can find wisdom

or it can break you down.

How will you choose to use this gift?

Create a smile or a frown?

 

The thought I know seems so simple,

choosing once not to speak.

 Understand the power of voice,

your mind it’s not so bleak.

 

There are something’s that have  power,

far beyond what we see.

Sometimes it’s good to just listen,

and set someone else free.

 

 

~Melody

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Reeti]

Melody, this is one of the best poems i've ever read here at Writer's Cafe. It denotes melodious and quite cryptic unraveling of the power of silence and its mortifying qualities. My mind returns to Ronan Keating's song "When you say nothing at all" and back to what your lovely poem says. However, you have assessed the prevalence of silence. Both the positive and negative points of silence has been portrayed here which evokes suspense and admiration. With the distinction between silence and uttering has been shown here subtly, i must say you've done a wonderful job!

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

I am humbled by your review.

[bob, small b. aka invs]

amen. well said.

[Crystal Marie Dreier]

This is the best piece I have read! It is so true and amazing!!!

[Laura Maidah]

THat picture is sooo scary. Wow

[michael.c.m]

A beautiful caress of the power of silence. As for the final stanza, I would suggest "some things" rather than "something's". Excellent work, all-in-all.

[Seanne Tholltree]

watta lovely poem..

[Bobbie Coelho]

The words are so true and very well put, and the way you write really makes people think.

[Melissa Frost]

Silence is a sullen rainfall. Can be both cruel and generous.
Nice words :-)

[Mark D]

Agree with the review of Reeti. Excellent poem. I've read and heard many people address this subject (truth doesn't make a noise, heavy words are so lightly thrown, my secret is my silence) but you put it all together very well and with real beauty.

Well done!

[stars are far]

That was awesome aa usual..
Keep those great words up :)

[Leigh]

Well the best thing to fill silence with is James Taylor or was it Carole King who wrote that one?