Ominous Silence Poem by Margaret Alice Second

Is silence ominous
or just an indication
of boredom, feeling
fed up with life

Open-plan office, only
accompaniment a text
on corruption, Strauss
in my earphones

No warm camaraderie
to fill emotional spaces
‘tis where unlovability
comes in

I cannot feign interest
I admit, ate too much
bread this weekend
chemical depression

Can only be overcome
by adrenaline: surprise,
anger, amusement or
a challenge

Would work - but how
does one get hold of
such things…


Monday morning 13/02/2012