there are
too many people
voices that
cackle
cough
laugh
weep
yell
scream
beg
or cry

they are
constantly moving
walking
running
pushing
and shoving

STOP

i need silence
i am searching for quiet
peace
serenity
and stillness

direct me please
show me the way
tell me that i am not wishing for something
unreasonable
foolish
ridiculous
or strange

tell me i am not alone
tell me there are beings
like me
who search for uninterrupted silence
who need endless reassurance
of calm.