Going Deaf
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Going Deaf ©
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No longer do the sounds reach my ears
No vibrations pulsing with your words
The sweet murmurs have grown quiet
And in their absence is only silence
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The lyrics of your voice no longer captivate
The lilt of love now just a faint memory
No talk of the now or the then
And no words shared of the future
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All the caring things said hold no resonance
And the feelings left unsaid no reason
The orations of devout and undying love
Now fall blindly on deaf ears, numb to the noise
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So many things genuinely said
The love and kindness spoken
Have lived an abbreviated life
Now offering nothing to hold onto
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The heartfelt expressions of yesterdays
Do not reverberate in the todays
Your words will always be a whisper
When your actions tend to shout
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But in those quietest and lonely times
If I struggle to listen closely enough
The harsh and hateful spoken but once
Echo softly from the scars on my heart
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
they are always there if you listen oh so carefully, although they do get quieter and quieter over time
Thank you, Beth!
Very good
Thank you!
Having a good friend who lost her hearing, one ear at a time, in her 40s, I really empathize with your powerful words. Though she has adjusted, she still bemoans the fact that she will never hear the voices of her grandbabies. Thank you for so wonderfully telling her story!
I cannot imagine how that must feel. Thank you for sharing her story! Love you, sis!
Quite eloquent, Brad. And spot on as well.
Thank you, Mr. G!
Luckily if vision remains, the full range of expression in the human face is still available.
I trust what I see more than what I hear any way. Thank you, Geoff!
I loved this one, Brad. While the nows and futures may not happen, we still have our memories of days gone by.
Thank you, Pete. You make a great point. We will always have those things we cling to.
Very well written Brad, lovely images created with precise and perfectly placed words, truly art. All the best!
Thank you, my brother. Your words are always uplifting, and I greatly appreciate your kind support!
Always my brother! You’re very welcome. Enjoy Thursday, the middle of the week is here!
I felt the sadness in this beautifully written piece Brad. It takes a long time to forget harsh words even if said in passion. They do indeed leave their scars. Lovely piece about love lost. Sending a big hug your way. Love Jonikins ❤️🤗
Thank you, Jonikins!
You are always so welcome. 🤗🦋 love Jonikins
it’s shame that we might remember the harsh words, but not the kind ones…
That is a great reminder that there are two sides to every coin. Thanks, Jim!
you are welcome!