Not a Word

Silence could be a bridge or a barrier. It could be unspoken understanding or simmering resentment. Only you can choose your silence.

Silent words are the practice. 

Of the day, no more engagements

Outlines of love gone astray

 

Moments of awkward silence 

No more talking 

Just packing to move on 

 

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This is a powerful piece of writing filled with emotion, truth, and wisdom. Silence is indeed everything you've expressed in this and even more. In the coming days I'm hoping to release a poem that was inspired by the great writer Elie Wiesel that spoke about silence in a different context. Your words and intro really resonated with me, Mary. Excellent work on this poem.

[MCS]

Thank you Carols, for this very kind review. We are all acquainted with these awkward moments. I cannot not make up my mind is the silence; worse than the final departure.

[John the Baptist]

There is an old proverb that states silence is golden. I can see that, but to a relationship it can also be deadly.

[MCS]

John, thank you for your visit and taking the time to share. The golden part is easy to handle. The second always chafes.

[Vol]

MCS,
This sounds like a truly modern problem... no one says anything anymore, they just text it... And I have never liked what my generation called "plastic." Fake everything... fake religions, fake philosophies, fake food, fake clothing, fake happiness, fake friends, fake love... I'm glad I'm too old for it all, and wish better for this plastic generation.
Vol

[MCS]

Vol, I’m with you. I’m glad I’m too old for this nonsense. We are falling behind; cursive writing is not taught anymore. Soon it will be up there with the hieroglyphs seen on the great pyramids of Gaza. Written language is now emojis and nonsensical abbreviations.
Thank you for taking the time to visit and share.

[nate]

I agree with you for sure that that my generation does much too often put up a facade to one another and society, and often ourselves. I think texting is really a double-edged sword for us. It has allowed for us a constant communication, which is awesome. But with this comes a heavy indulgence, and an overdose. In this intoxication I have observed all of the things you describe, both in myself and others. I think my generation has forgotten silence and all the things you can say without words.

[MCS]

so true, thank you for sharing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there are comfortable silences between lovers, and then there are these silences, when the room has grown very cold. This one made me remember and shiver.
j.

[MCS]

Jacob, thank you for your visit and sharing. We’ve all had these moments, and they are best forgotten.

[redd Brick Keshner]

That’s also reflected in online poetry sites… quite sad, really🙏🏻🕊️

[MCS]

RBK, thank you, so much for reading and sharing.

[redd Brick Keshner]

MCS, you are most welcome 🕊🙏🏻

[Dylan Macadham]

Awkward silences are the worst, a signal of, or a symptom of, a sad fading love affair.
And, yes, silences of warm unspoken understanding are moments to treasure.
...a poignant write, Mary.

[MCS]

Dylan, sadly, we are all acquainted with these moments. I witnessed a young couple at the coffee a few days ago and watching their body language and their still lips was upsetting. As a result, these words came to mind. Thank you for your visit and thoughts.

[Soren]

There is a silence in this poem that can be felt. That silence is what is spoken between two people who no longer agree and the relationship has fractured. Lovely write

[MCS]

Soren, thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated. I observed a young couple at the coffee shop yesterday morning, and these words just came to me.