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Sound of Silence

February 26, 2018
By Aurapoetry1 GOLD, Atlanta, Georgia
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Aurapoetry1 GOLD, Atlanta, Georgia
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If you follow the crowd, you might get lost in it.

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Keep the ones that heard you

When you never said a word

They knew how you were feeling

While others thought it absurd

Because silence can say more than words ever can

Only those who listen will truly understand

© Jennifer B., Larchmont, NY

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The people who really care will listen to your silence

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DatGurlTho said...
on Mar. 17 2018 at 10:26 am
DatGurlTho, Wilmington, Delaware
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This is an amazing poem with a lot of thought put into it.
Aurapoetry1 GOLD said...
on Mar. 15 2018 at 5:18 pm
Aurapoetry1 GOLD, Atlanta, Georgia
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Thanks so so much!!!! @Cory_Clark @reach4mars
Cory_Clark GOLD said...
on Mar. 14 2018 at 11:35 am
Cory_Clark GOLD, Clemson, South Carolina
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I love the simple rhyme scheme! It's so beautiful.
reach4mars GOLD said...
on Mar. 13 2018 at 2:16 pm
reach4mars GOLD, State College, Pennsylvania
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Love the simplicity of the overall poem, and great word choice!