The noise has a heart
that beats staccato
as it surrounds and
isolates.
It is brash and
it is reckless,
and I am excluded
in retreat,
from the raucous din
of competing chatter.
Alone but not lonely
in the silence,
finding solace in
seclusion.
It is empty and
it is comforting,
and I am released
and compelled,
by the solitary calm
of quiet withdrawal.
© Sara Murray, 1 December 2016
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Love this
Thank you x
It has such a calming effect when you read your poem. It’s almost like everything went quiet just for a moment. Thank you for that!xP.S. Still putting my poem together;)hope I succeed..
Ah, thank you, that’s a lovely comment x
I can remember feeling exactly as you have described. It’s been when I haven’t been able to cope with something emotionally so my body has taken over and pulled me away into my own little bubble where you feel safe and calm. Great poem Sara and very soothing. xx #Prose4T
Thank you xx
As more an introvert than an extrovert, I feel this poem Sara! #prose4t
I’m glad it spoke to you Carol x
I think you just wrote about me! I had to read this twice and this poem is exactly how I am. Just perfect. #prose4t
Ha! I’m glad it resonated x
I agree with Chilli, this really does have a very calming element to it. A totally fabulous read. Thank you so much for linking to Prose for Thought. Today’s link is now live and is open until next Thursday 22nd December x
I really feel your poem very meaningful Sara. :-)