Nicholson's Lounge

Ever been at a library or perhaps a study lounge on campus?

The Coke machine whines

Rustling papers are fine

Footfalls echo from stairs nearby,

Keyboards clacking

Time keeps stacking

Silence is bought without even asking,

See friendly faces

Smile at three paces, but

To all nearby ears leave no traces,

Coughing comes close

Burping's just gross

But conversation will annoy the most

Author's Note

I guess conversation breaks the silence better than any other sound.