Silence

By Brianna Malloy

A word that can not be said

A sound to hear

A movement to describe

Emptiness ahead of sound

Expression fading crackle after crackle

Nothing

Silent

Swaying of air

Absence of noise

And though the nothing evokes squeals

I stare into the silence

Each nothingness swaying into my ears

Silence reminds me I’m different

I crave nothing

Void of darkness

No sounds to shout

No voices

No me 

No them

Silence

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Biography

My name is Brianna Malloy, and I am a freshman. I love to do many artsy things like photography and writing. I also am a soccer player with an intense passion for psychology.

What is your main source of inspiration?

My main source of inspiration is my different perspective of life. I have a very unique brain and simply put my innermost thoughts on paper.

What motivated you to write this piece?

My motivation came to me on day when my cousin was talking to me about how she loves to go out. It then came to me that I really dislike being out and I find the most comfort within myself. I started thinking deeper and realized I admire silence.