Once
upon a seaside walk I happened across a towering rock that sheltered me, just
for a moment. I had been unaware of the howling wind and tide as I walked along
the cliff edge. But now I was hit by a blank of silence, as if I had blundered
into an invisible isolation chamber.
I
love you. I have heard that phrase so many times from other so-called lovers.
They said it, and yet I realise they never really did. All those times before
were empty chimes – like a doorbell ringing but no-one is there. But now I
understand. Now I hear your declarations of love in the silence.
I
love you.
How
often have I heard that phrase
Drifting
from the lips of so-called lovers?
They
said it and I thought I heard
And
yet I never really did.
Perhaps
I have always been deaf.
Or
they never really spoke.
But
you do.
I
can hear your declarations of love in the silence.
10/2/2011
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