Butterfly poetry collection
Silence and Noise: Poems of Auditory Contrasts
A varied collection of poems gathered around this subject, with space for different voices, images, and moods.
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Comparisons
Stillness and Clamor:
Silence is stillness, calm and serene,
Noise is clamor, wild and keen.
One whispers in a hushed tone,
The other shouts, never alone.
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Quiet and Loud:
Silence is quiet, a peaceful sound,
Noise is loud, echoes all around.
One soothes the weary soul,
The other plays a relentless role.
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Hush and Din:
Silence is hush, a gentle caress,
Noise is din, chaotic mess.
One brings peace to the mind,
The other leaves calm behind.
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Quiet and Clamor:
Silence is quiet, a peaceful grace,
Noise is clamor, a chaotic chase.
One soothes with a calming hand,
The other demands, loud and grand.
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Stillness and Sound:
Silence is stillness, a serene delight,
Noise is sound, breaking night.
One invites reflection deep,
The other wakes from restful sleep.
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The Sound of Silence:
Silence, like a calm embrace,
Noise, a bustling, crowded place.
Silence whispers, soft and clear,
Noise, it shouts, both far and near.
Comparisons
Silence heals, a moment's peace,
Noise, where all distractions cease.
Both are needed, both we find,
In their balance, peace of mind.
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