My Silence Has a Voice Too
11. If you were to describe yourself by a quotation, what would the quote be? Explain your answer. (Dartmouth) Once when I was very silent, I mentioned to a friend not to mistake my silence for boredom as I was in a very content state. He then looked at me, smiled and responded, "Your silence has a voice too." Since then, I have been attached to the phrase as it truly brings out the existence of meaning behind a silent pause or moment. Some people can’t stand silences and find it awkward. They don’t understand the beauty of it. Sometimes silence can say more than words can, just through a locking of eyes, a smile, or even an action. As someone once said, "actions speak louder than words." The same applies with music. As John Keats said, “Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.” Music has always spoken to me, whether composed or not. By this I mean that music can be heard in footsteps, from a stream tric...
Great song choice!
ReplyDeleteI grew up among bands like Eagles, Abba and the Bee Gees. Definitely appreciate my dad's taste in music.
Nostalgia!!! I remember one of my uncles performed this when i was child in one of my cousin's birthday, it was so much fun how everyone was singing along! Great choice!
ReplyDeleteYeah...I grew up with pretty much the same kind of music. Have always loved my dad's taste in music and owe a lot of my music collection to him.
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