Such a Silence


…flows between us

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There are clouds on the hills
a cold crescent moon
and the hours alone
are windows to the past

there are nightingales
wine and candlelight
there are no commandments
and this sweet and ardent fire
it overflows

the sky opens
and the wind runs wild and blue
but here, where we are
suddenly, the world grows calm

such a silence flows between us
like blood in our veins
it courses through us
the air vibrates
lingers upon our lips

and there is such beauty
dripping from the breeze
© Ann Bagnall 2014

 

7 thoughts on “Such a Silence

  1. Annie, you are a far better poet than I! I am always swept away by the beauty of your words…each poem is a treasured gem…just wanted to let you know. Its a pleasure to be able to read your hearts emotions in words! Hugs and blessings dear sister!

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    1. Thanks Wendell – poems are only as good as the feelings they evoke in individuals and everyone is touched by different things – oddly – rather than highlighting differences – for me this tends to highlight similarities – feelings of situations that are shared experiences and echoes of our own special or painful moments are often found in the words of others – this is the beauty of poetry for me – if I can bring back a memory or spark a feeling for someone – that’s wonderful!

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