The 1,001 Silences (Day 52)
why not congratulate me
on my many silences, instead?
The times I spared you,
and our world, scandal
by biting my tongue
Keeping one's counsel
is the highest courtesy,
when speaking betrays secrets
We spoke, at great length
but, it was in silence
that we communicated
You, overfond of language,
become an interpreter
of the 1001 silences...
©Yahia Lababidi
This is my entry for Day 52 of @d-pend's The 100 Day Poetry Challenge. If you're looking to develop your skills (as a writer or Steemian) and discover a sense of community, please, consider joining Steemit School on Discord
Sometimes I think all the realness is in silence, the unspoken, or that which is left-out.
Gorgeous, as always.
I agree, M, and often say that Silence is my greatest teacher & a capital of riches...
Thank you, for your kindness 🙏🏼
Those thing left unsaid are still felt, alas, but perhaps not as deeply. A profound write, Yahia:)
Thanks, Pryde. Yes, some silences are even harder to take back than words; they are actions :)
oh its cool poetry, love it bro
now 52 best of luck for next 48.
I like your photo, we lovers photography !!