The Art Of Words Poem by Terence George Craddock (Spectral Images and Images Of Light)

words form
only part
of the message

silence
subtle body language
mood

tone
intuition
imply

meaning


Eastern Western
communication styles
are vastly different

as a poet I to may love
long quiet moments
own meditation silence


I also am suspicious of words
when the soul rings hollow
when eyes lie before my face

I also am more concerned
with purity of actions
I know many lack discipline


not understanding importance
of personal family honour
keeping word integrity prime

we believe in using silence
as a way of communicating
when deception is detected

why confront with knowledge
what perceived cannot admit
what weak souls hide from self


sometimes it is better
to talk too little
than to talk too much


take special note
of the pauses
between words

the thinking mind
strives for truth
nobility heartfelt


or a mask to fence behind


the mind that does not
seek to know itself
before important actions

decisions are made
is impetuous
lacking judgement



less talk
longer periods
of silence

use the strength
of silence
to unravel truth


the silence
which disturbs
a strategy

of deception
may unnerve
the deceitful


silence can be
unspoken agreement
a respectful sign

it might mean
something unpleasant
is better unsaid


saving face
a mercy given
manners refined

listen to silence
learn the power
the harmony of nature


Copyright © Terence George Craddock