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Soundless Song

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A soundless song plays in the corner of the room, 

Where love and laughter used to bloom. 

The eerie silence plays over and over, 

Until the thought of vacancy becomes somewhat a reality. 

 

The extinct notes fall from the obliterated key, 

Through silenced lips and lungs that are empty.

The drums become never-ending holes,

As a giant, ravenous cloud hides away in its shroud. 

 

The jacket lays on the bed that he was endowed, 

So do the memories that merge like a tight-knit crowd. 

It’s like I pressed the mute button and lost the remote, 

But motion pictures still broadcast presence as steadfast.

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Noah Willoughby
Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer
Noah (he/him) is a Communications major at UTSA. Noah was born in San Antonio and has been here all of his life. He has spent a large portion of that life working with people who have disabilities throughout various jobs, but decided to come back to college to find a new path. He enjoys reading and writing and hopes to do the latter as a full-time gig.

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    Kiffin HopeSep 19, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    Noah, outstanding and impactful!

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