Tag Archives: silence

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #170 – The Branks

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Michael

It was the only way to shut her up. It looked cruel but sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind. She got the message. She stopped her aimless banter, taught her brain to think before she gushed forth … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – January 21st, 2018 – Silence

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Michael

There were three of us at our first meeting. Me, Susy and silence. Silence sat between us and looked from one of us to the other. Susy and I did the obligatory things, warm greetings, the weather, the trip to … Continue reading →

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Writing Wednesday. – Silence

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Michael

There was nothing golden about the silence all around me. You could say it was deafening. I sat beside the phone waiting. They said to stay near the phone. They would call. Call if there was anything to say. I … Continue reading →

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Friday Music Prompt # 54: Sound of Silence, cover by David Draiman and Disturbed

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: taffmeister (Sounds of Silence on deviantart.com)   At first it was deafening Prolonged, drawn out I felt despair, on edge What would I do in the face of loss? Darkness did loom as a friend To be embraced, considered, But … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge# 81, October 6, 2015 – Silence

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Michael

Image: Mala Lesbia The phone sits silent As if it cares little how we feel. He was supposed to be here Within the hour, Then two, Now three. No news tonight is not good news. He was always reliable Never … Continue reading →

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