Silence

1/04/2005

I have 345 CD’s in my collection. 15 radio stations pre-set on my home stereo and various Internet channels saved in my favorites yet tonight I sit in silence.

I like the silence – sometimes.

I like silence especially when the moon is full.

I like silence on rainy nights when my heartbeat keeps time with the splashes.

I like silence at 12am after my big-footed upstairs neighbor finally lies down for the night.

I like silence when the birds are chirping and a light wind is teasing the trees.

I love silence when a beloved friend comes to visit with no desire to be entertained.

Silence! A special compartment hidden for too long.

Silence! A neighbor I used to be so afraid of.

Silence! Was the bad mystery that whispered scary things in the dark.

Silence! Now I crave it, I need it like a junkie needs another fix.

Silence! Desired like a precious one gone away.

Silence! Like clandestine lovers aching for a moment of stolen fulfillment.

Silence! A dear friend too often ignored.

Through it all, I am very aware that sometimes solace can only be found in quietness. But still I seek the next CD to play, the next show to watch, the next friend to call…


Zss

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