Disclaimer- I don't think I actually mention any names in this! But if I do, they aren't mine, they're Doyle's.

A/N- Originally the bell would be the school bell coz I was writing this for fictionpress, but now I guess it would be the doorbell.

Leaving the Silence

I'm surrounded by silence,
No one is with me,
Alone with my thoughts,
My mind keeps me busy.

It jumps over questions,
Ponders half formed ideas,
And still as I look,
I'm the only one here.

I remain where I am,
Comfortably sitting,
Though my head snaps up suddenly,
As people walk in.

The silence is shattered,
My solitude flees,
The people are chatting,
And my rambling thoughts freeze.

I can't focus on anything,
The noise is too loud,
Thinking is impossible,
Now I'm surrounded by sound.

The bell demands attention,
And abruptly they leave,
Again I'm alone,
And my mind picks up speed.

It's hard to imagine,
A calmer atmosphere,
No one is with me,
I'm the only one here.

Free to ramble, and jump,
Do as I dare,
As I'm alone,
No one will care.

But still I just sit,
My mind wondering idly,
Content to lounge silently,
Until something disturbs me.

I glance at the door,
But the window is empty,
No footsteps are sounding,
I have total solarity.

My mind is still jumping,
And, like before,
I focus on nothing,
So my mind wonders some more.

Day dreams just starting,
Are torn in two,
As the door bursts open,
And the silence bursts too.

A few moments chat,
And I'm interrupted again,
Another person enters,
And the silence ends.

The talking gets louder,
My peace dissipates,
My patience too,
Seems to evaporate.

I cast a look of irritation,
Towards the unwelcome interruption,
And see my friends are there,
Trying to engage me in conversation.

A rueful smile,
Quickly suppressed,
Is the only sign,
That I'm not impressed.

But still, as the talk continues,
Although I miss the peace,
I realise I appreciate the change,
That conversation, like silence, can please.

Overall I prefer the silence,
Though friends are important to me too,
And now I know conversation aids thought,
As much as silence can do.