Monday, March 5, 2007

LISTEN TO THE STILLNESS

By: me

October 2005


Listen to the stillness in your heart

Hear the beating, close your eyes

Marvel at the symphony, the symmetry between the beats

Listen to the voice that whispers only

when you’re absolutely still

Move not, speak not and for the time being, feel not.

Just listen very well to the stillness that you hear

The stillness that will finally come

When there is nothing left to say

When devoid of all emotion, tired and exhausted

You look toward the skies and slowly feel the pain subside

As life’s experiences now grind you to a halt.

Listen since you have no other choice

Hear the voice and try to understand

The voice of pain has blended with the same one

that now calls and beckons you

to look at your experiences with pride and not regret.

to look inside and find the wisdom and the strength

that will enable you to

listen to the stillness and

listen for the music

In your heart.


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lovely writing but fabulous photos. My compliments to the photographer :)

Anonymous said...

Listen to the stillness from years ago when a plea was made and not heard.