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Silence

In the silence I am trying to think of you
The air is so still it hurts to breathe
Anxiety rising
Because it is like a solid wall
I cannot reach through

In the silence I try to hear your voice
Remember your words
And their meanings too
Sometimes joyful
Others painful and true

In the silence you challenge me
To face myself
No masks or pretence
Spirit flying
Seeping through

In the silence there is no escape
Thoughts crowd in
Maybe too late
To salvage my soul
Perhaps this is my fate

In the silence I have to face you
But if I look long enough
Take the time
Really mean to
Oh God there you are it is you

This image is from a set of images that I took at Alfriston Church in Sussex, when the lockdowns lifted during the pandemic, enabling me to go out. However, this particular afternoon was challenging, and freezing cold. The church doors had been left open for ventilation, not helping the atmosphere. But it was more than that. I only felt a glimmer of spirituality in here. Other forces were at work here I felt. And I did not stay long.

To see more of my images and poetry have a look at my website:
www.shelleyturnerpoetpix.com

Taken on: October 19, 2020

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Camera: Fujifilm X-T30, f/5.0, 1/17 sec, 12mm (=18mm), ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Fujifilm X-T30
Lens:	10.0-24.0 mm f/4.0
Aperture:	f/5.0
Exposure Time:	0.059 sec (1/17)
Focal Length:	12mm (35mm equivalent: 18mm)
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Digital Camera X-T30 Ver1.10
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