Langston Hughes

Silence

Silence - meaning Summary

Understanding Silence as Language

The poem presents silence as a communicative medium between two people. The speaker recognizes a predictable "pattern" in the other’s quiet and explains that they can grasp intention and emotional tone without spoken words. It emphasizes intimate attunement: listening not for vocabulary but for the nuances embedded in absence of speech. The brief, confident statements suggest trust and deep understanding that transcends verbal exchange.

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I catch the pattern Of your silence Before you speak I do not need To hear a word. In your silence Every tone I seek Is heard.

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