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Ruth Marcus


THERE IS SILENCE
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Between cries of newborns and sirens
Between howling wind and wolves

    Silence


Between tremors of earth and untruths 
Between roaring waves and lions

    Silence


Between clanging buoys and fire engines
Between crashing markets and broken glass

    Silence


Between inhale and exhale
Between life and death

    Silence

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About the author

Ruth Marcus hitch-hiked from Wisconsin to San Francisco in 1969 and became a graphic designer. Thirty years later, Ruth moved to Sequim and immersed herself in writing poetry, flash fiction, and haiku. Her writings are published in newspapers, books and magazines. Her favorite words: Yes. Thank You.
Other works

This is one of seven poems currently exhibited in Webster's Woods. Click here to access the full poetry collection. ​
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