Silence Speaks

Comfort, grief, remorse, and humanity, compassion

Everyone just keeps talking
So sure they know "the right" thing to say
Meaningless words, just to say them
Repetitive and cliche

They think they can understand
What is exactly felt by another
But just because we are human
Is not full insight into each other

Sometimes someone is broken or bruised
And grieving things from inside of their world
That others did not experience or feel
As that person's reality painfully unfurled

Sitting next to someone in silence
Is sometimes better than feeling the need
To say the right thing when there is none
Sometimes it is best to read...
the room

Feel your way softly, with a gentle heart
Not always with your critical thinking
Accepting someone for where they are
Even when they feel like they're sinking

You can't force someone out
Of the emotional state they are in
There are times when it is necessary
To sit with the darkness and sin

The darkness can be denied
But it doesn't change very much
Pain will grow more inside of you
When it lacks your accepting touch

The darkness exists with the light
Don't force someone into the sun
Silence and just sitting next to them
Is sometimes the closest to being one

We are each alone within our minds
The confines of our perception
What someone feels and what they see
Does not always need correction

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with you dear Poet.
"We are each alone within our minds
The confines of our perception
What someone feels and what they see
Does not always need correction"
People need time to heal. Mourning is necessary. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and thoughts.
Coyote

[gentlekindness]

Your support for my writing is meaningful to me. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am glad you understood and agreed with it.
Much love,
Annie💕💙

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Annie.

[PhoenixDown]

Beautiful title also btw.

[gentlekindness]

Thank you for your comment on the title. People do not always think about how the writer took time to tie the title into the theme of the writing.
I often wait to come up with the title until after the poem has spoken all of its words to me.
That was the case here in a way.
I had the title "Silence" before I started writing. Then I changed it after I read the entire poem.
Annie💙💙💙💕

[PhoenixDown]

I said exactly the same thing to someone just yesterday. How can I name something, which I do not yet fully see - is usually the response I find myself using, or something along those lines, in regards to titling pieces "after."
I like the change and I enjoy the bonus info. I'm glad I made the comment.
Beautiful work - the words spoke clearly this time, especially for a piece on silence.

[PhoenixDown]

Ah... You really nailed this one.

I think we sometimes know that all the other person needs is "company" and that words or action other than being there, are not needed or sometimes do not even help. Sometimes the mind needs to be alone; sometimes it needs to be alone and just absorb. I think sometimes others should only get involved if too much time has passed, one begins to dwell. However, "too much" is very subjective to most, so I understand that area may seem a tad grey.

Really nice job on this one. I enjoy how you touch upon universal happenings, but do so from an independent viewpoint.

[gentlekindness]

That was a very thoughtful review. Thank you for thinking about the ideas in my writing, and sharing your thoughts.
Blessings,
Annie💙💕

[PhoenixDown]

You are most welcome!

[A hare off]

A beautifully truth filled poem. Often just being there to listen, even if it is just to their silence is so much more conforting than trying to anaylize the world and offer words that they don't need or hear. None of us ever know how another is feeling, regardless of the situation. This was really good.

[gentlekindness]

Thank you for your thoughtful comments. It is true that people feel how they feel, based on so many factors, including how their brain is wired, and their past experiences. We do not know what someone's reasons are unless we ask. If someone just wants company without talking, we are helping by just being there.
Blessings,
Annie