Silent Screams

Abuse of the elderly is an ugly word But it needs to be said aloud It usually affects almost everyone From the most humble to the proud. Think of the recipient And what they must go through Bearing that hidden responsibility And then treated like a fool. They must be afraid of everything Because they're afraid of you Never knowing when it'll happen Makes their unhappiness come true. And maybe the day will come When it'll be the other way around When you will be kept silent Because your screams will make no sound. Brenda Elizabeth Rose