The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

I hear the sound of silence in the middle of the night.

when the rest of the world is deeply asleep.

A tune that is mine to cherish.

It whispers secrets in my ear.

of love, loss, and grief,

And though it's only a whisper,

It echoes through my mind.

It tells me stories from long ago.

Of persons who have been lost and found,

And, despite the fact that it is only a narrative,

It has me completely captivated.

So, when the world is loud and brilliant,

and I can't hear myself think,

I close my eyes and listen to the soft wink of stillness.