Noise

To think it is silent

Would be a fool's response

To the white noise surrounding.

A television blaring

Birds chirping

Lawnmower running.

It never is quite silent.

Perhaps it's because we are

Uncomfortable with silence.

It leaves us alone with our thoughts.

Thoughts that scare us.

Thoughts that determine our decisions

Like a decision to keep busy.

Everyone insists on being occupied.

But sometimes what we need to do is

Sit.

Create individual silence.

Mindfulness.

Then perhaps we can appreciate

A given moment of life.

Just a little bit more.

July 14, 2017