I used to love the silence,
those quiet days when we’d just walk around the park
holding each other’s hand and simply breathing,
taking in all the beauty we could find.
I used to love the silence,
those quiet nights when we’d just lie down
staring at the moon and the stars,
listening to crickets as fireflies danced about.
But now I hate the silence,
those silent days when I forget
to turn the radio on.
Yes, I hate the silence,
those silent nights when I am forced to think
about all those moments that are gone.
I used to love the silence,
when silence meant I’d find you by my side.
When even though no words were spoken,
I know I’ve got a place to hide.
Could I ever love the silence again?
Sometimes I try to face my fears.
Maybe if I could still feel you’re there,
I may just love those silent tears.
The above poem is included in Jocelyn Soriano’s book for those who grieve the loss of a loved one “Of Waves and Butterflies: Poems on Grief”. Get it from Amazon today—click here.
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