Silence.

Ink is silent, without wording.

Thoughts on tongues which cannot wag.

Gears are stuck, no longer turning.

Flowing words have caught a snag.

Eyes are glazed, and minds are searching.

Visions have been choked and gagged.

 

Photo courtesy of Florian Klaur

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17 thoughts on “Silence.

  1. philessatry's avatar

    There’s a snap to this that reminds me of the “pop” of the typewriter. I enjoyed reading it…thank you for sharing!

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      1. philessatry's avatar

        It did!! Creativity gets followers, so count me among yours. Look forward to reading more.

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    1. Danielle Dayney's avatar

      Thank you! Glad something came of my writer’s block.

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  2. oldendaysk's avatar

    Nice clipped rhythm like the clicking of gears. Awesome!

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  3. Tulika's avatar
    Beat About The Book July 28, 2016 — 12:58 am

    If that’s how you write when you have a writer’s block you’re amazing :-). That sounded wonderful.

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  4. d3athlily's avatar

    This feels very much like the writing I do when I’m trying to get out of my own head. Lovely work, Danielle!

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  5. Christine's avatar

    Oh, wonderful trochaic tetrameter! I love seeing metrical poetry done well. It flows beautifully.

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  6. Natalie DeYoung's avatar
    Natalie DeYoung July 28, 2016 — 5:18 pm

    Oh this reminds me of any time I sit down to write lately…

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    1. Danielle Dayney's avatar

      Always. The pen never seems to reach the paper.

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