(3rd January 1956 / LONDON, UK)

What do you think this poem is about?

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Words don't matter he said,
only the silence in which they appear.
How may I write of that silence said I
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was his reply.

Submitted: Sunday, February 03, 2008

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  • Angelic Warrior (5/28/2009 12:44:00 PM)

    no words are nicely said: P....good write....btw silence is always the best response to an skward question
    10++

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  • Tanya Stanford (8/18/2008 4:18:00 AM)

    I think the 'Title' of the poem gives brilliance to the poems impact on what it is you are trying to say. (Or not say lol) 10/10

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  • Lantiz De'ruin (2/19/2008 2:22:00 AM)

    well said, only in silence my the turth be known! ......... :)

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  • Jay Andrew Anderson-Taylor (2/14/2008 10:00:00 AM)

    David...What the heck does these mean(.................................................? David as writers you can do better than just that, put something for God sakes!

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  • Duncan Wyllie (2/9/2008 2:27:00 AM)

    *.................................................*


    Love duncan X

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  • shel cope (2/5/2008 6:23:00 PM)

    ....................................!

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  • Ernestine Northover (2/4/2008 11:07:00 AM)

    Don't forget to sign on the dotted line David. Well produced piece.
    Love and hugs Ernestine XXX

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  • Paul Butters (2/3/2008 4:14:00 PM)

    Sounds like you've been trying to talk to me! Neat little poem. Oddly the title made me investigate. PB.

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