What is Silence?
Silence is a world I do not know.10 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
You did a great job describing this very difficult problem. My husband has tinnitus, too. I heard of some gadgets which create another ringing sound that supposed to stop the other ringing sound.
I guess this was for a contest, that's why I wasn't notified.
Hope you are doing well, Jose!
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2021
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You did a great job describing this very difficult problem. My husband has tinnitus, too. I heard of some gadgets which create another ringing sound that supposed to stop the other ringing sound.
I guess this was for a contest, that's why I wasn't notified.
Hope you are doing well, Jose!
Comment Written 15-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2021
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Thank you,, Helen. I have lots of messages but no computer. I'm in Brownsville taking care of the in law. She broke her hip and they gave her a metal one. Got ahold of this notebook and been catching up. Will post something today and read more poetry. :)
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Good to know you're okay. Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Looking forward to your post.
By the way, who are your Mexican-American heroes? I only know Cesar Chavez. I need more Mexican American history - I remember you requested that but I will have to do a bunch more reading!
Comment from LisaMay
I sympathise with your world of tinnitus. As someone who adores silence and hearing the small sounds of nature, I can only imagine what a curse this would be. You have portrayed some moments in your experience really well.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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I sympathise with your world of tinnitus. As someone who adores silence and hearing the small sounds of nature, I can only imagine what a curse this would be. You have portrayed some moments in your experience really well.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Jenny. That's life. :)
Comment from equestrik
You make a good and important point with this informative write. I have to say I cannot imagine how annoying this would be. I do hope that a cure is discovered to give relief.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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You make a good and important point with this informative write. I have to say I cannot imagine how annoying this would be. I do hope that a cure is discovered to give relief.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Thank you. It is frustrating.
Comment from Wendy G
A different aspect of silence, and wishing for it. My husband also suffers from this annoying "thing" and he finds it frustrating. Your poem is well constructed with the various aspects of tinnitus being portrayed well. Good wishes for your entry.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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A different aspect of silence, and wishing for it. My husband also suffers from this annoying "thing" and he finds it frustrating. Your poem is well constructed with the various aspects of tinnitus being portrayed well. Good wishes for your entry.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Thank you. It drives us crazy sometimes.
Comment from Supe
there 'are' many like me
last stanza -
Love the picture you chose to complement your poem. A great time for this challenge - silence - love your take on it.
Nice job - good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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there 'are' many like me
last stanza -
Love the picture you chose to complement your poem. A great time for this challenge - silence - love your take on it.
Nice job - good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Supe. I appreciate you pointing out the typo. :)
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you are welcome.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
I was somewhat puzzled till I read the notes. I certainly feel for those who suffer with tinnitus! Your poem is very moving and vividly descriptive of how this malady affects you.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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I was somewhat puzzled till I read the notes. I certainly feel for those who suffer with tinnitus! Your poem is very moving and vividly descriptive of how this malady affects you.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Janice. I would love to have some silence. :)
Comment from moonsunrise
I really enjoyed reading your poem with striking image. I liked the hearts in the image. I agree that silence is a world we do not know now, yet the bees are buzzing, vehicles blowing their horns passing by, etc. Mostly, everyone, are wearing masks, the streets are almost barren, no venues, no human contact, however the noise continues; reminiscent of the movie "The Omega Man." But, to your point, we long for silence in a different light.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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I really enjoyed reading your poem with striking image. I liked the hearts in the image. I agree that silence is a world we do not know now, yet the bees are buzzing, vehicles blowing their horns passing by, etc. Mostly, everyone, are wearing masks, the streets are almost barren, no venues, no human contact, however the noise continues; reminiscent of the movie "The Omega Man." But, to your point, we long for silence in a different light.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Thank you.
Comment from Susan Louise Gabriel
I have occasionally suffered from tinnitus as a result of medication side effects, and I empathize with anyone who suffers from this on a regular basis! You've described it well in your poem - in such a way that people who've never experienced it might get a clue about what it's like.
Thank you for sharing,
Susan
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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I have occasionally suffered from tinnitus as a result of medication side effects, and I empathize with anyone who suffers from this on a regular basis! You've described it well in your poem - in such a way that people who've never experienced it might get a clue about what it's like.
Thank you for sharing,
Susan
Comment Written 03-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Susan.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I am sufferer and if you train the brain not to hear it, then you are relieved from these sounds. I make a concerted effort to switch the sounds off, it is a matter of mind over matter. The mind won't mind and the sound does not matter. Ha ha ha, I am making light of what can be a serious problem for some people. The worst sound you mention here is the mosquito! Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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I am sufferer and if you train the brain not to hear it, then you are relieved from these sounds. I make a concerted effort to switch the sounds off, it is a matter of mind over matter. The mind won't mind and the sound does not matter. Ha ha ha, I am making light of what can be a serious problem for some people. The worst sound you mention here is the mosquito! Love Dolly x
Comment Written 03-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Dolly, I have tried what you said, but my mind couldn't hear above the noise. :)
Comment from Iza Deleanu
This last stanza is heart-breaking: "I'm not alone in this world
There at many like me
Fighting for silence.
Yet, it cannot be. " Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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This last stanza is heart-breaking: "I'm not alone in this world
There at many like me
Fighting for silence.
Yet, it cannot be. " Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Iza.
