The Sounds Of ...
December 27, 2011
Deafening.
That sound of silence.
It comes. Wrapped in night and disguised with a bow.
An unwelcome gift.
Like a thousand unseen daggers hitting their mark,
it pierces the heart and soul,
victims ... of the unknown.
Streams of light, carrying the essence of life, flee,
only to be consumed by the void of darkness.
Sighing.
That sound of release.
Thoughts escape. Imagination and creativity are crumpled like paper,
packaged into tiny boxes.
The unicorns go unwillingly, remembering flights upon their backs.
The elephants still laugh and the ants well,
they ask for another dance.
Pieces of the soul, liquid vapor dispensed, swirling into the air,
carry my song away.
Weeping.
That sound of sorrow.
Nothing occurs. I've talked to the man with no shoes.
He smiled a toothless grin and told jokes.
Witnessed balloons flying in the air, a child sobbing on the ground.
I've stared into eyes of a kindred spirit and
saw their soul, lost and wandering.
I've felt diamond crystals teeter on the rim, the tears fall,
each containing an echo ... an echo of ... you.
Written: December 25, 2011
Posted: December 27, 2011
MCN: CR181-J2WLU-J7NJ6
© C Berger
All Rights Reserved
Posted by lianne on December 31, 2011
Congratulations on your New Year's feature in the BLUE Lounge - wonderful work and a well deserved feature! I love this one Cathy! Not surprised everyone else does too! Happy New Year!
Posted by swanthief on December 31, 2011
Thank you for the lovely comment Lianne, much appreciated. :-) Glad that you enjoyed it.
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on December 30, 2011
Congratulations on your well-deserved feature!
Posted by swanthief on December 30, 2011
Thank you, much appreciated. :)
Posted by rodeorose on December 30, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS YOUR WRITING HAS BEEN FEATURED AT THE BLUE FRIDAY NYE LOUNGE!!
You are invited to post your comments and your Work at the link to the BLUE FRIDAY LOUNGE in the next 48 hours, and join us in some fun at weeks’ end among friends at BLUE Group!
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Posted by swanthief on December 30, 2011
Thank you, much appreciated. :)
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on December 28, 2011
Well written and the accompanying image is perfect. Sad yes, but tempered with a bit of humor and some dazzling imagery.
Posted by swanthief on December 28, 2011
Thank you for the lovely comments Frederique, much appreciated. :) I've seen those elephants since childhood.
Posted by terrapanthera on December 28, 2011
This is so sad and I can relate to it soooo much, dear Cathy. There are times when this silence is all-consuming and there's nothing but sorrow and darkness. I have read it three times now and I'll be back for more. It's as haunting as the image. You are so talented Cathy! Big hug XOX
Posted by swanthief on December 28, 2011
Thank you Annemieke for the lovely comment, much appreciated. :) Glad you think they pair well. When others go silent and dormant, I worry for them. Nobody should be in the dark for too long - Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall makes no difference - don't like to see people hurt.
Posted by lianne on December 28, 2011
Oh I knew I should have waited. This is so movingly sensitive and achingly sad, particularly posted with this haunting image. Every line here is perfect...almost visceral...and the second stanza will be with me a long time. It's as if you could see into souls and read minds - and yes, hear sorrow. I know what that sounds like too. xo
Posted by swanthief on December 28, 2011
Thank you Lianne for the lovely comment, much appreciated. :) Parts are sad. I decided on the image as I posted last night.
Posted by rodeorose on December 28, 2011
Cathy, I am so touched by the delicate sensitivity of your Writing. I keep re-reading this it's so beautiful. I hope to see you posting this to Xpress please? It would be so great. We are opening a new chapter for the Xpress from Jan.1st, but you are welcome anytime :)
Posted by swanthief on December 28, 2011
Thank you for the kind comment Rosie, much appreciated. :)