The Sound of Spirit

 Lecture: "The true theology according to apophatic theologians is silence"

The sound of Spirit

You are there in the silence, 
In the momentary pause between breaths and sobs,
When I feel alone in the moment
You are there around me nonetheless. 

You are there in the silence, 
In the milliseconds before the inspiration hits
Words flooding my mind like a river
You are there in the current. 

You are there in the silence, 
A voice without sound reminding me I am not alone
You pour into my ears on music notes
You speak directly to my heart. 

You are there in the silence, 
When words fail me and all I can do is open my heart
Letting hot water sting my eyes as I pray
Nothing but silence passes between us. 
You are there in the silence.