This is what I listen to:
The news, the radio, the television,
Phone ringing, people on the street,
Sparrows chattering in hedges at dawn.
Her Majesty meows, I pet her.
The wind blows through tree tops.
Quiet melancholic songs help tears run,
Driving passes fast along a song,
Anger burns out if I play
A piece of music really loud,
And the nights I cannot sleep
Songs count minutes instead of me.
But when there is nothing else,
Silence speaks all words to hear.
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Music has a way of helping us through -- whether it's a composed symphony or simply the soundtrack of our routine. I wouldn't have it any other way.
ReplyDeleteMe neither.:) Music is very powerful.
Delete"Silence speaks all words to hear."
ReplyDeleteThis is so true. even silence isn't so silent.
Yes, we just have to take time to listen to it. :)
Delete"And the nights I cannot sleep
ReplyDeleteSongs count minutes instead of me"
Love the imagery there.
Thank you!
DeleteOh, yes, silence.
ReplyDeleteSometimes silence is the best. :)
DeleteBetween music and silence, you've got it all covered!
ReplyDeleteIt seems so. :)
DeleteMusic is such an important part of my life. I use it to sort through feelings, give our family a kick in the pants when we're feeling down, to just accompany us during our day.
ReplyDeleteThat is true, music is good in all kinds of situations.
DeleteI crave silence -- a very rare reality. But what I've discovered is that music can be that transformative medium. With music on the noise seems joined together, not so overlapping and loud and disruptive. With music, we all are singing the same words. A needed break and a mood lifter all at once!
ReplyDeleteI agree, music brings harmony to the different noises around us.
DeleteI love this! There are so many sounds that make up a part of every day. You captured that so wonderfully well. But music is a special type of sound that can really affect our emotional being. I start every day with my favorite music. Silence. Sometimes I appreciate it. Other times I just need to have some noise. Great contrast from the first line to your last.
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Thank you! I'm the same - sometimes I value silence while at other times I need some music, noise, etc...
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