Words linger unsaid;
no compulsion to fill space.
They are seen in eyes,
the way the head leans to one side;
half-breaths hang luxurious,
simply for the pleasure of it.
Natural rhythms weave calm;
lull without inflection or solution.
We do not rely on talk;
ours is a contented silence,
not at all awkward.
tk/February 2015
Oh yes.. that silence speaks so much louder.. I love the comforting kind.. the one where we don't need reassurance...
ReplyDeleteLove. We all know the engine's under the hood, let's ride :)
ReplyDeletewords linger unsaid " ... love that !
ReplyDelete'Half breaths hang luxurious'. Love that image, Tess!
ReplyDeletethe peaceful silence of content lovers. So very familiar!
ReplyDeleteBliss.
ReplyDeletea communicating silence, nice
ReplyDeletehave a good week
much love...
ah, that's sweet.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than the comfortable silence between friends and lovers.
ReplyDeleteLIke the certain true and long love of a couple of 20 years. No words needed. A lovely write as always Tess!
ReplyDeleteA person you can be that way with is precious. People talk too much. Tee hee!
ReplyDeletein silence much can be found..sometimes no words are needed to receive a message. Always enjoy your perspective.
ReplyDeleteWe do not rely on talk;
ReplyDeleteours is a contented silence,
Despite the silence there is still communication when it comes to gossips
Hank
Wonderful Tess...loved this!
ReplyDeleteSilence is too often underrated and underused! Love this!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the meaning of a composition is best found in the negative spaces. Lovely reflection on quiet that makes up the negative space in speaking.
ReplyDeleteI do love those contented silences......pity I've got to wait for an empty house for them!
ReplyDeletelovely -such fine expression
ReplyDeleteThis is a happy and balanced relationship with the partners in total understanding & harmony!
ReplyDeleteWords are not needed :)
I like that kind of silence...
ReplyDelete...and perfectly comfy!
ReplyDeleteSilence can say so much more than words - or so they tell me! Personally I'm a bit of a chatterbox!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the "compulsion to fill space," line. We all need people that in our lives--where we can rest in comfortable silence.
ReplyDeletecomfortable silence. YESS
ReplyDeleteThat's an art!
ReplyDeleteContented silence is peaceful :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't know how should I give you thanks! I am totally stunned by your article. You saved my time. Thanks a million for sharing this article.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how should I give you thanks! I am totally stunned by your article. You saved my time. Thanks a million for sharing this article.
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