Silent Echoes

Senyru

Silent Echoes

I'm just an old fool

who cared enough to listen

to others that don't...

Chris

Author's Note

Crickets say it all

Reviews

[ROXANE DORSEY]

thanks for this poem, it speaks volumes.

[Chris]

G'mornin Rocks... Wrinkles don't automatically mean "smarter" but it sure gets quiet

[EcstaticEuphoria]

I love reading tiny poems with big meanings, what a skilled write!

[Stella Armour]

As we get older we understand how important listening is... often no words can help but a listening ear can save lives even of those who do not understand its therapy

[Chris]

I learned the lesson early...though the "cost" was dear.

[Stella Armour]

Lessons hurt sometimes, but we do learn that way..

[Chris]

Just quietly nodding... Good Morning Stella.

[Stella Armour]

Good morning Chris, and now i must go back to bed for a couple of hours , it is 5-18 am here :)

[GwenLark]

This speaks to me so much

[Norah]

Echoes are never silent, we force them into silence. It is a very brief and short piece of writing, but it surely shows regret and old mistakes.

[Chris]

Norah - yours is a unique view - thanks for sharing it.

[Susan 🦋]

No "old fool"...just someone that's learned listening can bring joy and deeper understanding.We all should listen more :-)

[Chris]

One can't always help how they "feel" - life happens.

[sharonlee]

I've always had a fondness for both. x

[Tony Jordan]

They are quite a delicacy in some eastern climes. Crickets that is, not old fools.
Can I ask why this poem doesn't sport the quotation marks that the rest in your writings list does Chris, out of pure curiousity?

[Chris]

This one is not going to be included in any chapbook or published writing of mine. And actually I believe if you really look at it old fools AND crickets are a "delicacy" near anywhere - chuckling here.

[Tony Jordan]

Lol - yes they are
and thanks for sating my nosey glands.

[Ken Simm.]

Much the same as my thoughts Chris. Only I don't say it as well.

[Richard🖌]

Excellent Senryu, Chris,
I thank you most gratefully for sharing the enjoyment of your unique mind-works.
I think is is to your benefit that you would care enough to listen to others that don't/can't/are too locked in their own heads to, etc; because, it reflects a man fortunate enough to be able to perceive and learn … otherwise, such amazingly original poetry could not grace your page.

May we have more ole fools like you.
I'm privileged and proud to read you! ⁓ Richard : )

[Chris]

I appreciate your thoughts and pause.

[Richard🖌]

As I have yours.