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The Explosion of Silence
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...my thoughts throughout this day.

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The Explosion of Silence

No one here
no one there

empty room
empty home

barren streets
dogs not barking

planes not flying
overhead

TV off
radio quiet

pulse not throbbing
cats not purring

grass not growing
plants not flowering

hearts are filled
with silent dread.

Where are you Georg?

 

© Jackie (Micke) Jinks, June 7, 2010

 

 
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 Reviews of "The Explosion of Silence"
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper
Reviewed on June 14, 2010
enjoyed reading this fine verse Jackie, I wish I could say nothing is going on, too much is going on here, hope you are well, hugs
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on June 11, 2010
So meaningful and well penned, it's good he's back with us.
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on June 8, 2010
So meaningfully said, Micke. Georg will be fine, how could it be otherwise with such love and support?

John
Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill
Reviewed on June 8, 2010
Great poetry! I wasn't ready for the last line, but it is so true!

Peace,
Dayvid
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 8, 2010
Empathic and compelling thoughts, Jackie. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 8, 2010
Where are you Georg?

Can't seem to find him; hope he contacts us again soon.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on June 7, 2010
I pray that he will recover and return, until then he will remain in my thoughts and prayers....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on June 7, 2010
Micke, you have expressed our thoughts and concerns for Georg well my friend -- let us hope a nd pray he recovers quickly -- may peace and love be always with you -- Jon Michael
Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on June 7, 2010
How true, Silence is breaking our hearts, he best come back soon. Great write Jackie.

Newfie Hugs, Rose
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 7, 2010
Perfect expression of feelings...a therapist would have to read little into this, I love it & totally agree with it...Ed
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER
Reviewed on June 7, 2010
With all them blonde Swedish nurses in attentance, he's exploring possibilities, he's too busy, but on a serious note, remember he said his lungs were closing down so much a month, I hope it's not that, keep on trying Micke! Hugs! Jasmin Horst
Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on June 7, 2010
The silence, yes it is nearly deafening. Ty Micke, I echo Karla's thoughts too.
Love Ch'erie
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on June 7, 2010
Georg on all our minds, Jackie ... prayers that he comes back home, where he belongs, soon! Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
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