If silence had a scent,

It would smell like earth.

Deep down underground,

Pressing in.

If silence had a scent,

It would smell like damp.

The pause between

The drip and the drop.

If silence had a scent,

It would smell like dirt.

Deep down underground,

Covering up.

If silence had a scent,

It would smell like wet.

The space between

The cool and cold.

If silence had a scent,

It would smell like earth.

Solid.

Imposing.

Terrifying.