In the recesses of the mind
Where reason and conscience lie…
Right alongside the knowledge of good and evil
There comes a sound // not in words
But a silent voice speaking to me
Not with scream nor shout
But with a still small (silent) voice
Heard above the noise of loud voices
Clamoring for my attention
Heard above the noise of city streets
Roaring trucks and honking taxies
Above social media smart phones
Spewing out trivial pursuits
The silent voice always there.
The other option…
Some call it mystical
Others hear nothing
But I hear the silent voice of God
Speaking into my soul…
The voice that says, “I love you my child.”
“No matter what you might do,
I love you!”
“Be all you can be!”
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
I am the guest host for Tuesday poetics at d’Verse~Poets Pub. The prompt for the day is the Sounds of Silence. We are to write a poem describing any aspect of the Sounds of Silence.
Join us at d’Verse. The bar opens Tuesday at 3:00 PM. https://dversepoets.com
Roth Poetry 
Nat King Cole “To love and be loved and want nothing in return”. I love The Silent Voice speaks to my heart. I’m a big fan of St John of the Cross poetry which speaks to love and also Song of Songs. Another keeper from rothpoetry.
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Thank you very much for your kind words. I believe when we get to busy in the rat race it is hard to hear that silent voice.
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This is a beautiful writeup…… There is always a silent voice in us, but only if we listen & be attentive to it.
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Thank you so much! You are right about that.
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Thanks dear
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Nice Dwight!
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Thanks Karen!
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I love that you could find such solace in that silence… it’s almost like this type of silence can drench the worst of clamors… nicely done.
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Thanks Bjorn, I guess it depends on our focus when we become silent.
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In this world, silence is precious and there isn’t enough of it to hear our inner voices, those ‘still small (silent)’ voices that need to be heard. I’m so pleased that I no longer live in a city but out where there isn’t too much traffic but plenty of birdsong and other animal noises.
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With more and more people silence is a premium. You are fortunate to have a place in the country. Thanks for sharing.
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Oddly, we both mined the same metaphysical poetic vein; of course, different journeys indeed. There is a clarity, a hopeful gentleness to yours; makes me smile & make a fist pump.
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Yes, it is a matter of faith. Hope lies in what we choose to believe about the present and the future. Sometimes the trappings of religion have to be left aside to get to the heart of God’s love for us.
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How beautiful and reassuring a message to face another day
“The voice that says, “I love you my child.””
much love…
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You’re lucky to have that assurance, Dwight. The only still, small voices I hear are asking have I paid that bill yet, sent in that form, checked that child number three hasn’t really left the country…
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Seems there are many voices running through our head like radio stations. We have to tune in to hear the others.
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It’s easy to just go with the familiar. More rewarding though to cut it out altogether though.
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Lovely piece, Dwight – or should that be “lovely peace”?
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I like that! Peace found in silence!! Thank you!
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Testify! Your poem has done that for me today, and more! Thank you, Dwight! 🙂
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Thanks Frank. I appreciate the affirmation of faith expressed here. Glad it was helpful.
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I like that silent voice from within.
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Thanks Frank!
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I love that deep voice within, assuring one of infinite love~ That is faith and great affirmation of our life’s journey. Thanks Dwight for hosting ~
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Thanks Grace. I really appreciate having the chance to share in this prompt with everyone. The responses were most interesting.
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I was reflecting on that verse earlier this week and wondering if the small voice I hear is coming from without, or from within. I often wonder if I use my own consciousness to I implant my own will into my thoughts. Complicated stuff, but well worth figuring out.
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Thank you for sharing your comment. I have wondered the same. I believe when you listen and are silent you will discern the truth.
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A beautiful poem Dwight! God’s voice is so often that silent voice
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Yes, I find that to be the case.
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Innovative the way you used the double slash: “// not in words” which enacts what it says.
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This is something I learned from the d’verse group. It is called Caesura which represents the silence or pause in poetry. This is just one way to do it. Could be a line break, punction, or … to make a break and help the flow in reading. Thanks for joining us and for your comment.
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kaykuala
“No matter what you might do,
I love you!”
“Be all you can be!
Providence’s divine blessings always there with reassuring words to guide one on the right path. Very much so, Dwight!
Hank
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Thanks Hank. I appreciate your comment.
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Such a resonant silence; there is a quiet strength throughout your poem.
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Thank you so much for reading!
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That’s beautiful. I agree, that voice does make itself heard despite the tumult of the outer world.
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Thank you… it does when we tune in!!
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A beautiful exhortation- that still, small voice!
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Thank you Vivian! I appreciate your comment.
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The best sound to be heard indeed of God!
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Thank you! I agree.
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Thanks for join in on the prompt!
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I love how you bring out the gentle power of silence that tends to be feared. It’s a loving power should we listen.
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Thanks Astrid! You are right.
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This felt so familiar. Indeed that voice we always carry. Beautiful. Thank you for the prompt!
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Thank you very much. I am so glad you enjoyed it.
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You’re welcome, Dwight!
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oh, such a soothing end…will keep it in mind always….loved this!
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Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.
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It is a true blessing to be able to hear this quiet voice – a beautiful write and thank you for hosting this lovely prompt :o)
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It really is if we take the time to listen. Thank you so much for your kind words.
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This is a lovely poem of peace and calm. I think even those who do not believe as you do can still hear that inner voice. Perhaps it’s the same thing, perhaps not. But still, there is a centering.
And thank you again for hosting, Dwight.
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Thank you Merrild. We often miss if from all the noise we make or the noise around us.
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A beautiful post so powerful and reassuring in its silence .
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Thank you Veena! I appreciate your comment.
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That’s a good companion. (K)
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Yes!
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