Noise Collector - Julie Stevens - Jumping Jules Poetry

My poem Noise Collector was first published in Paper Lanterns. Thanks to them. You can read more of my poems on my website: www.jumpingjulespoetry.com
Noise Collector
There is always a cry when cars groan by
a storm of words that seize the air,
from every upset a deafening roar
a surge of pain, or a pile of crushed lives.
Carry them to me.
On a busy street, there are empty cans
that stalk the ground with chaotic clangs,
a hanging sign that thumps the post,
abandoned papers, that won’t stop flapping.
Carry them to me.
I’ll hold these sounds inside my hands
teach them to listen and lie them still,
they won’t jar thoughts, or turn them sour,
will rest with me here under subdued hours.
I can make silence.

[@kerrydarbishire]

Lovely Julie, thanks for sharing.

[@jumpingjulespoetry9184]

Really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Kerry.

[@Zardonia13]

Nice to see your sweet face, and hear you voice here. Love Noise collector. Silence is golden when we are so polluted by noise everywhere.

[@jumpingjulespoetry9184]

Yes I completely agree. It’s a big help when I’m writing. Thanks for watching.

[@stonessonicjournal3181]

I really liked this. Great poem.

[@jumpingjulespoetry9184]

I’m really glad. Many thanks for watching.

[@stonessonicjournal3181]

@@jumpingjulespoetry9184 You're very welcome. & thank you for sharing your art.

[@jumpingjulespoetry9184]

@@stonessonicjournal3181Always special to get such great support, many thanks.

[@stonessonicjournal3181]

@@jumpingjulespoetry9184 You are very welcome. And thank you for sharing your art.