Dec 05, 2005 16:24
She sits in the library, attempting to finish her homework and study for a test, but she is unsuccessful. She feels as though being in the library somewhat lets her hide- escape, even- from the troubles in her everyday life. But it is only when she is in the library that she is reminded of the fact that the most painful sound in the world is silence. The sound of silence, although thought to be "golden" by many, kills her slowly, from the inside out. It is as though she is being torn apart from every direction, but is quickly going nowhere at the same time.
It is only in silence that she is reminded of her thoughts. Every last one entering her head and lingering for a while- just long enough for her to remember why she hates being alone, why she beats herself up day after day about other people's problems that she tries immensely to fix, knowing that her efforts are futile; she is reminded of why she often does not let herself indulge in the pleasure that some acquire by being alone in the silence.
She is reminded that she has a heart, a mind, a soul, a conscience... but does she ever really forget?