Title: The Silence

Author/psuedonym: Patt Paulos-Darrow

Email: PattRose1@aol.com

Pairing:J/B

Rating:G

Category:Serious Poetry

Date:July 9, 2000

Series/sequel:

Status:new

Notes: More Survivor poetry.

Summary: Blame Peja.



The Silence
by Patt Paulos-Darrow

I am sitting here, tonight, knowing that I can not sleep.
Wishing that somehow I could be one of those people that can weep.
But I am not, no need to dwell on that for too long.
Because dwelling on things, for me, is very wrong.
I am nervous about starting a new type of life.
No longer will I be just a Mother and a wife.
It has been a long time, since I have been needed elsewhere.
But where I am going, will take a lot of patience and care.
I am going to become a nurse. Starting our as a CNA.
The woman is supposed to be calling me about the classes, any day.
I know that I would be good at it. I am a person that can really relate.
So, I can't sleep through the excitement, I can hardly wait.
It takes my mind off of thing, which can't be all bad.
I am thinking of wonderful things, instead of all the bad.
This is going to be so good for me, can you tell?
This is one of the first times in my life, that I am feeling well.
So, things seem to be doing better, no need to complain.
I think that this job will keep me from going insane.
I am so grateful that I can write when I feel the need.
Now if this night could please end, and pick up speed.
I am so happy, healthy and just all around blessed.
Now it is time for bed, and to go and get some rest.

Patt Paulos-Darrow May 1998