I stand at the edge of conversations
listening more than I speak
words are ready
but remain unspoken.
Eyes avoid meeting others
hands search for stillness
I wear silence like a coat
too big,yet familiar.
......
It was just one of those splendid days, which held no excitement;
Moreover it required none, for in its stillness, I was content.
Lying on the forest green grass, luxurious blue skies in my eyes,
Summer winds brought me nature's music, and I needed no surprise.
I found fun shapes in the clouds, and now and then I dozed off,
In a sunny, blooming meadow, watching the birds land and takeoff.
In the middle of the feverish day, just after my picnic lunch,
......
I stand at the edge of conversations
listening more than I speak
words are ready
but remain unspoken.
Eyes avoid meeting others
hands search for stillness
I wear silence like a coat
too big,yet familiar.
......
It was just one of those splendid days, which held no excitement;
Moreover it required none, for in its stillness, I was content.
Lying on the forest green grass, luxurious blue skies in my eyes,
Summer winds brought me nature's music, and I needed no surprise.
I found fun shapes in the clouds, and now and then I dozed off,
In a sunny, blooming meadow, watching the birds land and takeoff.
In the middle of the feverish day, just after my picnic lunch,
......