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I was inspired by this poem:

You tell me that silence
Is nearer to peace than poems
But if for my gift
I brought you silence
(For I know silence)
You would say
"This is not silence
This is another poem"
And you would hand it back to me

Hi Sandra ~

I love the gentle 'pacing' of your words in this, and your parenthetical "(For I know silence)" ~ your poem reminds me of someone trying to maintain a relationship with someone else who not only imposes, but keeps changing, the rules. One of the traits I learned is commonly associated with an Adult Child Of an Alcoholic [ACOA]. A very interesting phenomena, and an exasperating one to try to function within in a relationship.

I really enjoyed this poem....for more than one reason .

~ Lizzy

Really a beautiful poem. It's called "Gift", and it has been taken from "The Spice-Box of Earth"... (Thanks for reminding us, Sandra.)

Maybe, Lizzy, that's one of the "more than one" reasons why you really enjoyed this poem...

Tom

yes.....Tom...I was waiting for someone to tell that...

Two for two.....one that 'G~d' wrote and one that Leonard wrote. Recognizing greatness isn't all bad . Thanks for the 'out' Tom ~ however, in the interest of truth, won't be taking it .