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Tag: silence

Leaving the Arena

bright lights,
rapid movement,
a large crowd,
a constant bombardment of noise;

waves of sound
slam into delicate ears,
eyes are pulled
in every direction,
the senses overwhelmed
with stimulation;

it ends

and we are left
with the peace
of silence
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Posted on December 10, 2025December 10, 2025Author zpotterCategories PoetryTags arena, living, poetry, silenceLeave a comment on Leaving the Arena

Surroundings

I sat alone in silence,
failing to recognize
I had found
the peace
I constantly seek;

afraid of the sound
I made noise,

I hungered for calm,

too blind
to see
I had all I needed
surrounding me
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Posted on July 23, 2025July 25, 2025Author zpotterCategories PoetryTags peace, poetry, silence, surroundingsLeave a comment on Surroundings

Bathing

before the day awakens,
I soak in the silence
of the darkness,

its peace
washes over my pores,
I am light

though I crave
the warmth of the sun,
I sit calm
bathing in this silence

enjoying the reverie
of quiet memory
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Posted on December 25, 2024January 1, 2025Author zpotterCategories PoetryTags bathing, poetry, silenceLeave a comment on Bathing

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