silence

there is the unquenchable
drink of silence
that stills the soul.
brings you back to where
you need to be. losing
the chatter, the noise,
the clatter of the pots
and pans that rattle
endlessly in your
contradictory mind. only
silence, only solitude
can work. don't reach
for the phone, or book,
or friend online, or
a neighbor, don't go
anywhere. put the pen
and paper down. just
be still. be quiet. listen
and breath. it is utterly
amazing what awaits.