Thursday, January 12, 2023

One Day Closer, One Day Still Away

Silence, That Hint of a Hum

The problem with silence is it presupposes

you can hear and the problem with hearing

is understanding what’s said which you

may not be inclined to do.  And there you are

listening with your eyes closed

because you know if you hear

and see the same thing nothing

will be the same seeing into 

the nature of things, yourself, 

this life, those meanings so troubling.


-Byron Hoot

https://hootnhowlpoetry.com

No comments:

Post a Comment

Roses in a Vase

Fresh red roses gifted crisp in a shiny crystal vase, Deflated balloon danced gaily on its bobbing string, Yet, spent no time or change for ...