for the hearts that beat loudestduring the quietest of moments…"'the silence between what i think and what i say' is Stephan Silich's first collection of poetry. He refers to his poems simply as words or musings that reflect his thoughts and perspective in compelling free verse. This collection, written over decades, covers years of experience the author refers to as the living minutes of life. His voice portrays an uncompromising openness and an unflinching vulnerability as he explores a variety of themes, ranging from love, loss, healing, family, fatherhood, art, literature, mortality, and everyday life.