In silence,
a deaf person cries,
echoes play,
in a world of quietude,
and shades of gray,
ripples the day.
Sounds now,
a distant dream,
yet in the hush,
there's a hopeful gleam.
Melodic whispers gone,
thunderous applause silent,
deafness cloaked
like a silent movie,
instead, life's now,
a subtle pause.
A dance of hands,
an eloquent ballet,
conveying tales untold
in an array of painful silence
life becomes a spiritual band,
amongst a symphony
of vibrations.
..........
In silence,
vibrates an inner soul,
a tapestry of moods
unfolding toward
a peaceful world.
The rustle of leaves,
the gentle rain patters,
felt in fingers,
a language that matters.
Through hands that sign,
a lexicon profound,
silent words emerge,
a language unbound.
A silent world,
yet vibrant and alive,
our stories woven,
where spirits thrive
through nature
moving fingers dive.
In fields of gestures,
a ballet of hands,
expression dances
across silent lands.
The beauty of silence,
a canvas to paint,
a masterpiece in resilience,
no need to acquaint.
Eyes that sparkle,
conveying a tale,
in the language
of emotions set sail.
................................
Quiet strength
in faces of a storm,
deafness embraced,
a unique art form.
In quietness,
a serenade of heart,
a masterpiece
composed,
a work of art.
Our world, soundless,
but voices found,
in symphonies of
golden silence,
deafness overwhelms,
quietness drowns
in a life of
spiritual sound.
NOTE
I wrote about deafness because I have been deaf in my left ear since I was seven years old. I have lived with it for a long time but I class myself as lucky because I still have the hearing in my right ear. Therefore, my hearing is normal except for not having the use of my left one. So, this poem is for those who have suffered with their deafness but if you listen to the silence another world can be heard.
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Denise Larkin
A writer with a BA in Arts & Humanities (specialism Creative Writing), studying for an MA in Creative Writing, writes poetry and fictional short stories. The author of Time to Run, The Island of Love, Darkness, and The Non-Human.
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When We Were Very Young
In another box set that my parents got me when I was younger contained four books by A.A. Milne. 'When We Were Very Young' is a collection of poems that Milne wrote for his son Christopher Robin. This is a book that is full of references to Mr. Edward Bear, but a lot of the poems give some various descriptions of life of a very young child and where, when, how and why they do what they do. The illustrations are quite cute for you can see what Christopher Robin is and may be thinking. Also, Pooh Bear does make his self-known at various points. I have read these verses many, many times over the years and each time make me feel good about myself.
By Mark Graham7 days ago in Critique
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Your poem was so profound, poignant and emotional! If you don't mind me asking, what caused the hearing loss in your left ear? Loved your poem!
A brilliant expressive poem about deafness. Great share.
Wonderful to have a poem about deafness by someone who experiences it. Great descriptions of the moving hands. Thanks for sharing!!❤️
An outstanding poem about being deaf.
This is a fantastic poem about deafness. My sister is totally deaf but she has great hearing aid that makes helps her to talk. I loved reading your poem. It was so inspiring.