Silence...

being alone
a crowd of strangers
surreal silence

striking silence
thoughts start pouring in
solitary racket




Prompt by and Shared with -
Poetry Jam - 'Silence'

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Comments

  1. Mary16 February 2015 at 03:49

    I do think sometimes a person can be VERY alone among strangers...and perhaps this is the most difficult kind of silence of all.

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:50

      So true, Mary... it's always good to have you visit my blog...

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  2. Bev16 February 2015 at 06:40

    How true very nicely written.

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:50

      Thanks a lot. I am glad you like my poem :)

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  3. Paresh Kale16 February 2015 at 06:53

    nicely written !

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  4. Brian Miller16 February 2015 at 08:46

    it is amazing that there can be so much silence
    in a crowd of people...and loneliness as well.

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  5. Sumana Roy16 February 2015 at 12:41

    loneliness is a silent killer...well done Nimi...

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:51

      Thanks a lot Sumana... Loneliness can certainly kill...
      Cheers to friends... bloggers and others :)

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  6. Susmit16 February 2015 at 14:16

    quoting you, guess Introspection is the key. Awesomely put!!

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:52

      Thanks a lot... Good to see you here again :)

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  7. alan170416 February 2015 at 15:17

    Striking silence i like that really hits home, that emotion of emptiness. Nicely done.

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:52

      Thanks... it feels good to hit home, even though the emotions are sad :)

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  8. Gabriella17 February 2015 at 01:37

    Loneliness in a crowd and thoughts making a racket in one's mind are certainly very disturbing occurrences.

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:53

      Very true, Gabriella... Thanks for reading and for commenting :)

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  9. Ramya P17 February 2015 at 10:05

    There can be a silence within, even with a crowd outside. Nicely written.

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  10. AuraOfThoughts MeenalSonal17 February 2015 at 13:12

    Yes, rightly said silence questions our minds :)

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:54

      Silence is essential... and silence can be painful...
      Perspective matters!
      Good to see you here again...

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  11. Kokila Gupta17 February 2015 at 15:17

    Beautiful....I am here after dome time and so glad to be here ...:)

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:54

      Always good to have you here Kokila... Thanks!

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  12. Donna Smith18 February 2015 at 01:16

    It is pretty surreal when you are with a crowd you don't know and have not struck up a conversation with anyone...and all seem intent on their own conversations.

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:55

      You got my thoughts perfectly, Donna... Thanks!

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  13. Nicholas V18 February 2015 at 11:51

    We carry our own silence within us even if surrounded by a noisy crowd. Lovely, Nimi!

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:55

      Thanks Nicholas... I am glad you like it!

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  14. Margaret19 February 2015 at 06:04

    Nothing lonelier than a crowd of strangers …

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    1. Nimi Arora1 April 2015 at 10:56

      So true, Margaret... Loneliness is not outside, is it?
      Thanks!

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