Solitude’s best character
Is found in circumstances
Where thoughts can mature
And thrive
Or simply take time away
Silence is a body’s
Emollient and calmative
It enfolds tense shoulders
And hugs with
understanding
Coaxes a subdued spirit
To rise in its own time
Silence affords the space
For a considered response
It’s not loud or demanding
Silence has its own
language
©Eileen T O’Neill 08/11/2017
Nice. Truth in that last statement, and I agree this is probably the best use of and time for silence. It can be a time for us to think before we speak.
ReplyDeleteNice use of the word emollient...not a word you hear used very often.
I agree. Silence and solitudes best position is in allowing us time to think. It has its own language - I like that thought and think there is probably a whole poem just in that.
ReplyDeleteThe use of emollient is very nice.
I love that central image of silence as massage oil--and massage is definitely a circumstance in which I sometimes thrive and often lose track of time as well. Your last 4 lines whisper of silence. Shhh.
ReplyDeleteLuv the "hugs with understanding" yes indeed. Happy you dropped by my blog today.
ReplyDeleteMuchđź’–love
I love this, especially "Silence has its own language."
ReplyDeleteSilence has its own language is an inspired line.
ReplyDeleteyes indeed it has its own language!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all your hues of silence and yes it has it ownn language
ReplyDeleteSilence indeed is a space to be given. Really love to look at silence from this angle. Beautifully put, Eileen. The imagery of 'Emollient' is absolutely brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of silence is its calming effect especially in love and friendship where trust is paramount. So too when we are on our own where our minds relax with contentment. Lucky are those that can appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteYes silence is very powerful and has so many flavours.
ReplyDeleteI love, 'silence has its own language.' So true.
ReplyDeleteI agree the last line and image is outstanding
ReplyDeleteSilence indeed has its own language - and how loud it speaks at times...
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]