Unworded

A stillness poem—sitting with the weight of something that can’t be named.

There are no words

for this feeling—

broken chair

empty cardboard box

lost in

a strange city.

I sit, and wait

for the words

to come

they don’t


This is a stillness poem and is part of the hospital series


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8 responses to “Unworded”

  1. Ezekiel Fish Avatar

    Sometimes it’s good just to reflect and breathe in that stillness!

    1. Stef Avatar
      Stef

      It is indeed, Ezekiel. Cheers!

  2. ibarynt Avatar

    I can relate to this… some words are beyond expression. Some emotions are too powerful…

    1. Stef Avatar
      Stef

      Yes, as great as language is, it has its limitations. But, then again, I guess that’s what makes it interesting.

  3. Aaron Guile Avatar

    I agree. There are times emotions have no words to match them.

    1. Stef Avatar
      Stef

      Agreed, Aaron. I guess that’s where the spaces between the words come in; the echoes that people like Dickinson and Celan created. Thanks for stopping by.

      1. Aaron Guile Avatar
        1. Stef Avatar
          Stef

          Much appreciated!

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