by Ruth Dalton
The sound is a presence,
A force in the room,
A thing that can change
In an instant.
It can be soft,
Like the wind in the leaves,
Or loud,
Like a lion's roar.
It can be slow,
Like a glacier moving,
Or fast,
Like a river flowing.
It can be high,
Like a bird's song,
Or low,
Like a snake's hiss.
The sound is a part of us,
A way we communicate,
A way we express ourselves,
A way we connect.
The sound is a gift,
A treasure to be cherished,
A thing to be heard,
A thing to be enjoyed.
So next time you hear a sound,
Take a moment to listen,
And appreciate its beauty,
And its power.
For the sound is a presence,
A force in the world,
A thing that can change
In an instant.