Silence
An Acrostic Poem
Sliding across the bench toward you
I reach out my hand for yours
Late night sounds hush around us
Empty coffee cups stacked
Nothing stirs
Could
Endings fade to black?
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Natalie Wilkinson
Writing. Woven and Printed Textile Design. Architectural Drafting. Learning Japanese. Gardening. Not necessarily in that order.
IG: @maisonette _textiles
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March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
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Comments (10)
This was so cinematic and lingered with sadness! Excellent acrostic!
A delicate moment of connection and quiet reflection, questioning if even the softest endings dissolve into the silence of night.
Beautiful
Congratulations on your Top Story!
Ouch. This left me with an ache in my belly and lump in my throat. Well done, Natalie. So very few words used to create something so emotive. Congrats on the Top Story!
This feels so sad.
Great job. 🎉🤩 Congrats on TS.
You've captured not only echoing silence in your acrostic poem but also bitter loneliness. Well done. Congratulations on Top Story.
Beautifully done. Congrats on the TS.
Simply Fabulous! 😍