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.

[Mockingbird]

we should engage in silence and just be. it is true, our silence is sometimes needed or you might hurt someone with the words you say.

[Andrea Vargas]

this was beatiful, The music in the background created the perfect mood (:

[Renée]

Your thought is very clear & well done ! You chose a word that is close to my heart..and has been a big part of my life..defining silence for me is almost endless...

[afra]

wow .i enjoyed reading this so much .....well done

[Raven Starhawk]

There is so much I can say on the topic of silence. It can be golden, beautiful and everything in between. I know that from silence great thoughts are born and we work them into happening. Then there are other times where silence is greatly damaging. Still...I am rambling. I loved this write. ^^* It got me to thinking.

[Sukriti Suki]

Oh this one is nice. Flows like a river.

[Rhea752]

nice!!! this was a very enjoyable poem. very powerful and true. well done!!! :D

[Tate Morgan]

Your meter is getting closer and better than before.The lesson is clear.

[MandaBear]

I loved it:) so very true. great job

[emmajoy]

Silence: 'Its power should be one revered, ~ rooted like an oak tree.' What a wonderfull wise write, Every stanza true, ever word a diamond. And now, I shhhh