I hear birdsong from the front yard
and rain sounds from the back
the quiet whir of the ceiling fan above
with a napping dog on the floor
the silver keys are tapping
beneath my flying fingertips
I’m still in pajamas
even though it’s well past lunch
ah, yes, my favorite kind of day
breathe in
breathe out
just drinking in
the sounds of a quiet house
for the children
are with their Papa
Written on May 31, 2012.
http://turquoisetangle.tumblr.com/post/24139237411/a-quiet-house
© 2012 Janean Baird, Turquoise Tangles
Turquoise Tangles 
In really quiet house;Is no routing mouse.:)
nice to enjoy the sounds 'of silence' – peaceful, especially when you know the noise will return 🙂
Sound of silence;Needs patience!:)
" … And the sign said "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls And whispered in the sound of silence"
Originally posted by sigmundpolanius:
No mice here…except the computer kind.
And I don't usually have a mouse plugged in to my shiny, silver laptop.
I do love the quiet of the house though.
Even now, my husband is at work, and the children are sleeping in on Sunday morning and I know I should go wake them, but just a little longer…for all of us…before I do.
~ Janean
Originally posted by sigmundpolanius:
I need patience in the face of noise. The silence is the soothing balm, that helps me face the rest. Thank you for your comments, Sigmund. Both of them. I'm replying now…no more silence from me, here at Opera. I've missed the community here too much to stay away much longer in self imposed exile. ~ Janean
Originally posted by derWandersmann:
A beautiful quote, dW. Thank you for sharing it. Mmmm, whispers, silence. My oldest son is awake, and my Quiet Time for today is Officially Over. ~ Janean
Originally posted by studio41:
That's right, Jill. Mother's Know, don't we?! The noise and commotion and busy-ness of a house full of family is wonderful, but oh, these quiet moments, when we can think our own thoughts and catch our breath, we NEED these moments too…so we can handle all the rest as we care for our family and meet the needs of those we love. ~ Janean
Originally posted by jbaird:
AMEN!
Originally posted by studio41:
Amen, indeed. I knew you'd know and JUST GET IT! ~ Janean
Originally posted by jbaird:
yup. 🙂
Our nice comment;Creates nice blog environment.
Originally posted by sigmundpolanius:
Thank you for stopping by to comment yet again, Sigmund Polanius. I do enjoy the blogging community at My Opera. The comments and conversation that follow a post are part of the fun of writing in the first place.
~ Janean
Originally posted by jbaird:
Thank you for your kindness and understanding,it is fun to comment here sometimes.:)
Sigmund.
Originally posted by sigmundpolanius:
You're welcome to comment anytime. 🙂
~ Janean