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Healing in Silence

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By TaviiišŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ā™ļøPublished about a year ago • 4 min read
Healing in Silence
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Healing in Silence

In the hush of morning, where shadows lie still,

The world takes a breath, a moment to fill.

No voices to shatter, no chaos to bind,

Just the soft, sacred quiet that soothes the mind.

The ache of the heart, a wound unseen,

Pain carried in silence, where no words intervene.

But here in the quiet, a solace unfolds,

A balm for the soul, a warmth that consoles.

The noise of the world—its endless refrain,

Echoes of laughter, of sorrow, of pain—

Fades to a whisper, a faint, distant call,

As silence descends like a comforting shawl.

In this tranquil space, where stillness resides,

The pieces of brokenness slowly collide.

Each fragment of hurt, each jagged, sharp shard,

Softened and mended by silence’s guard.

The rustle of leaves, the breeze’s faint sigh,

The soft hum of life as the moments pass by.

Nature speaks gently, with no need for sound,

A quiet communion where healing is found.

For silence is more than an absence of voice,

It is a deep offering, a willful choice.

To pause and reflect, to breathe and to feel,

To let wounds unravel and begin to heal.

The heart beats slower, the tears freely fall,

Unburdened by judgment, by fear, or by gall.

The silence, a friend, so patient, so kind,

Restores what is lost, reclaims peace of mind.

So linger awhile in the calm, sacred space,

Let silence enfold you, a tender embrace.

For within its still arms, a miracle starts,

The healing of wounds, the mending of hearts.In the depths of this quiet, a whisper is heard,

Not from the outside, but within—a soft word.

It’s the voice of your spirit, long drowned by the din,

Now rising in silence, its journey begins.

The chaos recedes, the burdens grow light,

As silence turns darkness to soft, glowing light.

It whispers of strength, of battles you’ve won,

Of storms you have weathered, of dreams yet to come.

The scars that you carry, once heavy as stone,

Now feel like reminders that you’re not alone.

For silence reveals what the noise often hides:

The resilience within, where your true self resides.

In the stillness, you see all the beauty you’ve missed—

The touch of the wind, the sun’s gentle kiss,

The dance of the shadows, the song of the air,

The moments that whisper, ā€œThere’s hope everywhere.ā€

So embrace the silence, let it teach you its ways,

How to find peace in the length of your days.

For though life may be noisy, its lessons are clear:

Silence is where all your truths reappear.

And when the world calls, as it always will,

With its clamor and haste, its hunger to fill,

Carry silence within you, a sanctuary near,

A place to retreat when the noise grows severe.

For healing in silence is a timeless art,

A journey that starts in the depths of the heart.

It teaches us courage, it teaches us grace,

To find peace and strength in life’s quietest place.In the cradle of silence, where time seems to pause,

You uncover the power of unwritten laws—

That not every wound needs a voice to be known,

And not every battle is fought with a throne.

Here, the whispers of pain soften to ease,

Like leaves that surrender to an autumn breeze.

The grief you have carried begins to dissolve,

In the stillness of silence, you start to evolve.

Each breath that you take feels deeper, more pure,

A rhythm of life that helps you endure.

For silence, though empty, is full in its way,

A vessel for thoughts too heavy to say.

It cradles your dreams, your fears, and your doubt,

Letting them simmer, then gently pour out.

In its infinite depth, you find something rare—

The courage to rise, to love, and to care.

And when dawn awakens, the silence won’t end,

It lingers within you, a steadfast friend.

A compass that guides you through life’s shifting seas,

A reminder of calm beneath turbulent pleas.

For silence is not just the absence of sound,

It’s a place where the broken are lovingly found.

A garden of solace, where healing can bloom,

Where hope lights a candle in the heart’s quiet room.

So return to it often, this sanctuary still,

Let it soften your edges and strengthen your will.

For within its embrace, life starts anew—

Silence heals everything; it can heal you too.And as silence deepens, its lessons grow clear,

It teaches of presence, of being right here.

Not lost in the echoes of what’s gone before,

Nor chasing the future through an unopened door.

In silence, you learn that the world moves in waves,

That life has its peaks, and its valleys, and caves.

And yet in the quiet, no judgment is cast—

There’s room for the future, the present, the past.

The tears that once fell now nourish the earth,

Each drop a reminder of your boundless worth.

For even in breaking, you find you are whole,

And silence protects the most tender of souls.

It whispers forgiveness for the wrongs that you bear,

Releasing the chains of resentment and care.

It asks you to trust, to let go, to believe,

That in letting it flow, your heart will achieve—

Peace that endures, not fleeting or weak,

A strength that resides in the humble and meek.

For silence empowers the quietest voice,

And reminds you, in stillness, you always have choice.

So carry it forward, this treasure you’ve found,

This gift of the silence, profound and unbound.

Let it guide you through storms, through fire and rain,

A calm, steadfast anchor when faced with your pain.

And when words are too heavy, when the world feels unkind,

Retreat to the silence—it will clear your mind.

For in its vast depths, where the soul feels at home,

You’ll find every answer and never feel alone.

Healing in silence is where life’s truths reside,

A place of renewal, where spirits collide.

It holds every secret, it mends every scar,

And shows you that peace isn’t distant—it’s here, not far.

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TaviiišŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ā™ļø

Hi am Octavia a mom of 4 am inspired writer I write stories ,poems and articles please support me thank you

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  • Maryam Batoolabout a year ago

    And, Congratulations on your 100th story āœØšŸ‘

  • Maryam Batoolabout a year ago

    Wow, this is absolutely stunning! The imagery is so vivid and the flow feels like a soothing rhythm of quiet and healing. It captures the beauty and power of silence so perfectly—it’s pure magic! ā¤āœØ

  • Gregory Paytonabout a year ago

    This poem is somewhat sad, but well written. Nicely Done. by the way what happened to the leader board, are they not giving bonuses anymore?

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