Silence Comments

I first read this in 10th grade literature class, back in 1956 and it still is in my heart. I am writing out copies now to send to all of my grandchildren, praying they will also hold it in their hearts forever.

Oh, but if he were an artist, there would be deeper wounds which he could NOT describe.

awesome writing

This poem is very thoughtful poem

I LOVE THIS POEM! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

What a great poem, about life, a true understanding of the human condition and the events of time, I think this poem has made me understand and about writing free verse no rhyme just wisdom.

Excellent.

amen! is all that comes to mind after reading this profound thought....what a great observational thought stream captured by a very bright man, and excellent poet....a tribute to the limitless possibilities of words, searing silence....profound beyond description...joy to read

Wow! i am touched by the silence.Thank you.

I Just love it! Silence can be so revealing and expresses so many things!

I read this poem in high school - quite some time ago - and it has always been with me. A beautiful poem with so very much to say even today. A Classic.

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