If you are
speechless
You can’t find the words
Words are not enough
There are no words
You have nothing to say
Nothing to add to your look of surprise
Maybe you feel shocked, astonished, upset – even angry
Let down. Betrayed
Or a friend thought about you enough to help you – completely out of the blue
Paid a compliment. Paid tribute to you, to your hard work – unsung no more
Or astounded you on a wonderful occasion, like a birthday or a wedding day
Or maybe you feel aghast – returning home to find your kids held a party, the house is ruined
Lost for words – suddenly unable to articulate your sense of loss, of trust
But a sunset; a kind act; a right word at the right moment to boost a failing ego
When you look at the one you love and realise there is no other
You want for nothing more
For the first time – or the thousand and first time
You’re speechless
Words come rushing forward toward an open door, but it’s better to hold on
Be quiet
You don’t even have the choice
Rendered speechless – by kindness, by faithfulness, by love
As in this beautiful song by The Shires –
‘Words, words, words
We don’t need words tonight…’
Speechless
‘Speechless’ music video by The Shires, taken from the album Accidentally on Purpose
Image: The Shires live in concert in Bristol, 07.11.14 by Steve Selwood