Silence
by Frank Watson
The Earth fills with noise
Of wars and gas,
Fire in the absence of light.

I’m here,
Speaking without a voice,
A leaf in the trade winds.

The sea is cold,
This cliff is steep—
I do not want to fall.

Children’s hands burn;
Their lungs fill with the poison
Of silence.


All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2013