Poetry

Whispered Silence

A poem about the complexity of relationships.

Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay

Whispered Silence

It is a gift, that we be friends
Find peace and joy, reach common ends

To know we’re heard and understood
That words are kept and held for good

We share a glance and each do know
And see the truth despite the show

We feel the script before the tale
And know the end despite black veil

There is a bond, connection strong
True harmony, near perfect song

But not quite all, no total prize
Just one thing kept to make us wise

We cannot share time spent alone
But be content with muffled drone

With quiet days and empty park
Share secrets long in whispered dark

No freedom found, watch ev’ry word
No ‘just jump in,’ but bring a third

Great shopping trips nor moonlit walks
Nor secrets told in night-long talks