This Quiet

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By Sr. Esther Jeruto Koros OSF 

Don’t be disquieted by this quiet.

The eyelids guarding the soul, kind of were tired.

To the world, it seemed the being out hired. 

A few windows needed closed,

For better acoustics, and accoutrements too.  

A few scales needed shed, and a fatty element or two.

The clichés got to my nerves;

Spoken with little commitment, in halves.

‘It’s okay not to be okay.’

And this was not okay.

 

So the run broke, pursuant of the quitter,

There were songs solemn yet deep, alongside the guitar.

But wasn’t it obvious? How the pursuit sought

To barely acquit its demons from without?

So, away with clichés and clinchers that I hear.

The actual fountain is to beheld only in discrete care.

Because the inner acoustics, delightful rhythmical as a nonet,   

Might be dampened, by the draught from without.

So don’t be disquieted by this quiet, it’s busy, consumed by the orchestra within.

Oh! Such triumph in quiet.

 

©25th March 2020

0726179789 

essyjeru@gmail.com 

 

  

Comments

  1. Unknown25 March 2021 at 18:22

    Great 👌 piece Go go siz🔥❤️

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  2. Unknown25 March 2021 at 18:52

    A rich poem that should be circulated to as many teachers as possible.

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  3. Unknown25 March 2021 at 19:07

    Powerful piece..love it.

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  4. Samoei25 March 2021 at 21:55

    A great poem from a great poet.

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  5. Unknown25 March 2021 at 23:03

    Wow! Powerful message to all teachers .doing good work dear am proud of you.

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  6. Kaguru James26 March 2021 at 04:21

    Give me a teacher's mind please.
    Bravo ! It's such a great piece.

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  7. Unknown27 November 2021 at 13:52

    Amazing one @Essy.

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  8. ALPHONCE MONTANNA30 April 2023 at 22:04

    Bless your pen Easy ... What a piece! Thank you🦋

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  9. ALPHONCE 💜🦋30 April 2023 at 22:07

    Bless your pen Easy ,what a master piece! Thank you🦋

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