Noise

Morning begins with calm and quiet,

with only the sound of nature breaking through.

Our soul is at peace with no worries,

and our mind has not been filled with noise.

Cling to these moments for as long as you can,

you will need them to take you through.

In no time at all, the day will begin,

and your peace will fade quickly away.

Voices start seeping into the calm

dragging your thoughts into the day.

Someone looking for answers or help,

pulling you out of your quiet place.

Inevitably the buzz of the television will start,

with the latest news headlines of the day.

Although we want to be informed, 

the reality of it all can be more than we can take.

Whether at home, work, or venturing out in the world,

the constant chatter and noise do not end.

At times we find time to escape sitting quietly 

behind a closed door, or even in our car.

Noise, noise, it never seems to end,

and we grow weary as the day goes by.

What we wouldn't give for a moment or two

to shut out the constant din.

There is hope as the day unwinds,

and we finish all that needs to be done.

As all grow weary the noise subsides,

and once again our mind and soul can be at rest.