Through the Silence

Can you spare a moment of your time?
Could you stop for just a second?
Sit here with me, just a little while.
Please, just wait a bit.
Thank you.

Now, listen.

Can you hear it?
No, not their laughter.
Listen harder.

Can you hear it?
No, not the birds either,
Nor the wind.
Behind all that.
Just listen.

Can you hear it?
Yes, yes, they all think,
And yes they all smile at you,
But behind that, can you hear it?
Please, just listen a little longer.
Just listen.

Can you hear it?
Yes, yes, that's it,
The nothingness, you hear that?
In the silence, can you hear it?
It's so very quiet, but if you listen...

Can you hear it?
Can you h -what?
No, please, don't go!
Just try one more time,
Just wait a little longer,
Just...
...Listen for the whisper...