Silence

Why should I be afraid of silence?
I’ve grown old in silent libraries,
In silent old buildings;
The sun is silent as it sets,
To usher silent winter nights.
The silence of oceans is deep
Like silent prayer halls.
The great snow clad mountains
Speak only in the voice of silence.

And Death is most silent
Like your quiet eyes.
Even the end is silence.
Why should I be afraid of silence?

Diptesh Ghosh