Invisible

I am quiet like a mouse.
N ever raise my tone of
V oice or express myself. 
I learned quickly to  
S upress self expression.
I n case it incurred aggression.
B ecause it was obvious you
L iked me under your thumb and
E motionally abusing someone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 23, 2017 at 10:04 PM
Wonderful lines and message of standing up for one's self, Jean...big congrats to you and hugs, Rhonda
Murray Avatar
March 1, 2017 at 5:34 PM
Thank you Rhonda.
Smith Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 1:45 PM
Your work always speaks out, congratulations Jean...
Murray Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 2:53 PM
I was never one for sweeping things under a carpet Charlie. I can't tell you what a wonderful release of pent up emotions being finally able to express myself this way has been for me.
White Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 9:52 PM
There you go Jean, thousand hugs xxx And congratulations on your placement.
Murray Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:48 AM
"Cead mile failte" Darren. Which means "a hundred thousand welcomes" to those thousand hugs. Thank you.
Chansarkar Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 9:49 PM
Well penned Jean,congrats!
Murray Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:44 AM
Thank you Sara.
Krampe Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 6:03 PM
That is horrible, dear Jean! But you turned the experience into a good poem - congrats on your win.
Murray Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 6:27 PM
It was horrible and thank you Agnes for stopping by.
Smith Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 1:33 PM
I'm sorry that happened. You true beauty shines where your words didn't express.
Murray Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 2:18 PM
No wonder I still search for my soul mate Tim.
Andresen Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 1:15 PM
- I think you can speak for yourself, Jean - The little "mouse" is dead :) - You are not "a lion" ... but you know exactly where the closet shall stand :) - Well written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 1:23 PM
Hi Sunshine! Your lovely comments always brighten my days. Thank you.
Turner Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 9:34 AM
Jean, I can picture you many ways but quiet is not one of them:) Nice acrostic:)
Murray Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 11:27 AM
Not nowadays Danny, but there was a time when we were in company together, I never spoke. Hard to believe I know.
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