Silence

Silence

A Poem by Kimberly "Melody" Carney
"

sometimes it’s good to just listen and set someone else free

"

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

© 2012 Kimberly "Melody" Carney


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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!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Kimberly "Melody" Carney

11 Years Ago

I am humbled by your review.



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amen. well said.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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

Posted 11 Years Ago


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THat picture is sooo scary. Wow

Posted 11 Years Ago


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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.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

watta lovely poem..

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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

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

Posted 11 Years Ago


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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!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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

Posted 11 Years Ago


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

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Kimberly "Melody" Carney
Kimberly "Melody" Carney

Denver, CO



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