SLC-S31/W3-“Creative Interpretation| The Theme -“Silence Speaks”

Good morning, friends. How are you all? I hope by the grace of God you are all well and healthy. I have been thinking of writing about something that I like for a long time, but due to a lack of time and opportunity, it has not happened. Today, I could not sit still after seeing this wonderful theme on Steemit. This time, the topic is—'silence speaks' or 'silence speaks'. Although it seems very easy to hear, the depth of these two words is not possible for ordinary people like me to measure. Let me tell you this story of silence in my small thoughts today.

The sound of rain and a silent book

That afternoon, it rained quite heavily. I was sitting on the veranda of our house, sipping a cup of tea. I saw an old man sitting under the canopy of a tea shop across the road. The man was completely silent. The Punjabi he was wearing was half-dirty, and one of the glasses was also scratched. Perhaps a bit blurry. The sound of rain, people running around, the bell of rickshaws—it's all there. But there's a deep silence inside that man.

I stared at him for a long time. Believe me, that man's one look at the rain was telling me a thousand untold stories. His sitting quietly was not a luxury; it was the last refuge of all the lost people in life. When we are too happy or too painful, no words can resonate with us. That's when silence comes and takes over that place. Those few minutes of silence of that old man seemed to be shouting— "Oh world, I'm so tired!" This is the true form of silence, which has to be heard not with the ears, but with the heart.

Answers to 4 questions of the competition:

1. How did I portray the "Silence Speaks" theme in my explanation?

Actually, for me, silence means a void. I have tried to portray silence here as a 'protest' and 'deep sorrow'. The old man's frozen sitting is actually the biggest scream of his life. When words fail to express our emotions, silence takes on that responsibility. I want to convey that what cannot be conveyed even by spending thousands of words, just a few moments of silence can convey it in the blink of an eye.

1. What message do I want to convey through this creation of mine?

I actually want to make a simple request to everyone let us learn to understand the silence of people as well as listen to their hearts. The people around us may want to say a lot, but cannot say it out of shyness or pride. Understanding their unspoken words is the name of true compassion. Silence is the language of the heart that not everyone has the ability to read, but we should make that effort.

1. Who exactly is silent in this description of mine and why?

Here, the old man is basically silent. There may be a Heartache, loneliness or the intense pain of losing a loved one. He may have wanted to talk a lot to society or family, but when no one listened, he closed himself off in pride. This silence is actually a symbol of his own struggle with himself. The situation has made him understand that being silent is the safest refuge for him than talking.

1. What will happen if this silence is finally broken?

To be honest, when this silence is broken, there may be an explosion like a volcano. Breaking the silence means releasing all the anger and tears that are being held inside. This may give the person some mental peace; the stone sitting on his chest may move a little. However, breaking the silence does not mean defeat, but rather it is a courageous step to live anew. Just as clouds fall through rain and lighten the sky, breaking the silence also purifies the mind.

Finally, I would like to say, do not be afraid of silence. Sometimes, even if it is just to talk to yourself, it is very important to be silent. Urgent. Everyone, be very kind and forgive my mistakes. I am inviting 3 of my dear friends to participate in this challenge: @alejos7ven, @pelon53 and @elider11.