It was so silent that I heard
my thoughts rustle
like a paper bag.

It was so peaceful that I heard
the sun blazing through
the clouds in the sky.

It was so silent that I heard
the clouds rustle.

It was so silent that I heard
the water gush like
lava flowing down a volcano.

It was so silent that I heard
a person whisper to its neighbour,
“it’s a sunny day today”.