Silence can be heard
Should be heard
It has a purpose in all conversations.
Yet,
Silence comes from the darkest corners
Of our mind. It can be a source of great strength
And sometimes
It can be inexplicably uncomfortable
Silence allows us to hear the things
That maybe buried
And sometimes
It is about refraining from speech
Silence can also be the enemy
And the best revenge It is also the practise of acceptance
And acknowledgement
Our silence can be extremely powerful
A place for inspiration and creativity
It can be colourful
Imaginative
Loud
Authentic
Or the indicator of guilt.
Silence can be still
Unnoticed
Free from noise
A form of muteness
A defined absence from speech
Overall,
Silence has much to offer
It has value
And should be embraced.
There is a significant beauty
Of our own silence
The Silence of waiting
Thinking
Feeling
Hoping
And becoming.
©J.J.James. World Mental Health Day, 2020.
