I made a Room of Silence
To block out honks and bells
And squeaks and squawks and screeches
And car alarms and yells
I blocked out sirens squalling
And the buzzing of the bees
I even blocked the sound of wind
A-whistlin’ through the trees
Yes, my walls were truly soundproof
Not a whisper could get in
I was totally protected
From the world’s obnoxious din
And as I was relaxing, finally,
In my silent den
I heard a very soft whoosh out
And a very soft whoosh in
“Drat! I have been foiled!” I thought
The sound was my own breath!
And I cried ‘cause my Room of Silence
Wouldn’t be silent ‘til my death.
