There’s no music in these headphones,
No rhythmic beat a’playin’,
There’s no cool lyrics to sing to,
For dancin’ or hip swayin’
There’s no music in these headphones,
No recharging chord,
There’s no lullaby for comfort,
When times get really hard
There’s no music in these headphones,
There’s no power supply,
There’s nothing but the static,
And the tears that have run dry
-image via Pixabay; written and re-posted as part of Mental Health Awareness Month to help bring awareness to the realities of depression
Heart Breathings 
Sometimes we really can’t hear the music. Great writing!
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So true, at Tim’s. Thank you, so much. 💜
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You are kindly welcome! ❤
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I love this! That last stanza especially was a killer! very strong and sad
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Thank you so much!
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The rhythm is actually very musical. I like this. Well done!
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Thank you!
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This write speaks of the power of silence. It says so much by saying virtually nothing. How else could we possibly listen to ourselves without silence?
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Yes! I require it. Thank you, Alwi.
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A wonderful rhythm in your words that initially betray the sadness in your close.
Sometimes we just have to shut out the world and seek the comfort of tears.
It is sad when the static remains.
Anna
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I agree. I don’t happen to believe that not being okay is a weakness! It is sad when the static remains, especially when the suffering is in silence, if help is needed and not sought. Thank you so much for reading, Anna, and for the thoughtful comment. 💜
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There is music in the poem, just not in the headphones.
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Thank you, Kim. 💜
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Nice sound and may the desired music appear.
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It always does, for me! This was a piece written for Mental Health Awareness Month. Thanks, Frank.
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So much sadness there.. just the static and music run dry. Nicely penned.
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Thank you so much.
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I admire the refrain of no music in those headphones ~ Your portrayed those hard times and challenges well ~
A good one Angela ~
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Thank you, Grace.
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This is so touching… and gosh those tears ‘that have run dry’.. sigh.. sometimes we need a moment to ourselves.. to remember to hold on to hope and strength. Beautifully penned.
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Thank you, Sanaa. Yes! Sometimes the quiet is exactly what we need. Thanks again.
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I think that we need that white noise to be able to focus… and why not crying? It heals
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Sometimes. Yes, crying does heal. Sometimes depression feels as if there’s nothing left – no energy, no will, no tears, no way to recharge or refill the well. The headphones are a metaphor for that feeling.
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Reads jaunty but the words are sad. Sometimes we need to shut out the outside and inner noises and just let the tears flow.
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Yes, I agree.
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My pleasure, Angela. 🖤💋
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Sometimes the music needs to be turned off, and the tears allowed to flow. Lovely and sad. 🌹😢
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Absolutely. Thank you, Rose. 💜
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Angela, my youngest son has taken to wearing his headphones while studying. no music. he says it cuts out the noise. this poem speaks volumes to me (pun intended!). so much going on in our heads it seems noise from the outside but its actually from within us. you have a gift with wording out the deepest thoughts.
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I understand. My oldest uses hers as white noise, only things with no words so she can’t sing along, but it helps her concentrate. I agree about the noise from within. Sometimes the outer noise keeps us from hearing the noise from within. In my experience, the only way to silence it is to allow it to speak….and to listen.
Thank you so much, Gina. Your kind words are humbling. Love to you. 💜
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❤🤗☺
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Ouch, right in the feels. Beautiful piece, though!
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Sorry about that….I suppose sometimes we could use a little punch in the feels. Lol.
Thank you, Ward! 💜
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It’s a light punch. 😉
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Haha!
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Absolutely speechless. Incredible emotion and depth. Fantastic work 🙂
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Thank you so much, LT. I’m humbled. I appreciate you reading.
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It is I who am humbled by your words
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Thank you. 💜
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❤️
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💜😘
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