DEAF SOUND

Do you think I don't know what sound is?
In your world each sound is the same for everyone.
In my world I am my own artist.
I decide what the sound is
A bubbling brook?, laughing children,
an orchestra playing or
what the words, I love you, sound like.
In my world...

I close my eyes, I smell the moss on the rocks.
I look, I see water rushing quickly downstream.
I feel the wet rush of coolness between my fingers.
I know what sound is.

I close my eyes, I smell Popsicles and baby lotion.
I look I see rosy cheeks and a big smile.
I feel little arms wrap around me.
I know what sound is.

I close my eyes I smell freshly showered skin.
I look, I see trust and honor in your eyes .
I feel the warm breath of a whisper in my ear.
I know what sound is.

I close my eyes, I smell metal and tailored, laundered suits.
I look, I see arms moving in rhythm of a generals lead.
I feel the base beneath my feet.
I know what sound is.

I smell, I look, I feel ,
I create in my DEAF world
My own SOUND.