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.

[MOON]

Loved how you captured the essence of silence , it can hurt or heal . Lovely .

[Pax]

silence is either good or bad and a powerful word without saying anything and also it creeps in the corners of our minds. You created a powerful and thought provoking poem..great job

[Dean Kuch®]

My grandmother used to tell me whenever I would invaribaly 'interrupt' the 'adults conversation', "Dean, hush! Silence is golden!"
And ya' know, I've come to learn over the years that she was right!
Beautifully done as always...

[Jordan A. Wilson]

i'm a quiet person by nature so i can relate to this. nice work.

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I love this, Melody. I have been taking this route lately in my life, and I have learned a lot of new things about people. Great job for displaying this message.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carne..]

In life everything has it's time
a time to laugh
a time to cry
a time to live
a time to die
a time to celebrate
a time to fight
a time to speak
a time to listen

[Chris]

...to hear heartbeats you have to listen.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Perfectly spoken my friend!