Are You Listening

with my head held high
let me begin
by introducing myself

I'm the hours you've spent
in complete aloneness
I've always wanted to escape
your solitude

I am your inner voice
the one with all the secrets
that dare not be told

oh, let us not forget
I'm the hunger, the ache
the confusion
within you
I am the man you won't be

I'm the happiness you forbid
the family you shunned
the photograph
that has never been developed
the conversations
you never had
the dreadful experience
you've forgotten about (not)
and the good times which never was

I'm your only confidante
as you sit and stare at nothing
I'm the soft voice within
can you hear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 9:36 AM
I know this voice well. You have given breath to that inner tortured voice.
Sietesantos Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 2:33 PM
Hi Race, I just love this deep powerful piece! My kind of poetry! Well done, my friend! Pandita
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