Mute

Speak up you say, but when I do, I hear anger...

Speak up you say, but when I do, it doesn’t make sense...

Speak up you say, but when I do, it’s the wrong answer...

Speak up you say, but when I do, you twist it around...

Speak up you say, but when I do, you don’t see my side...

Speak up you say, because what I say matters, you want someone with a voice...

Speak up you say, but when I do, it comes out all wrong...

Speak up you say, but when I do, it only makes things worse...

Speak up you say, but when I do, you can’t seem to fathom...

Speak up you say, but when I do, you don’t believe me...

Speak up you say, but when I do, I end up regretting it...

Speak up you say, but my voice you don’t hear, but words are scrambled...

Speak up you say, but this is why I don’t, why I’ve remained mute for years...

Speak up you say, is it really worth it, when it falls on deaf ears...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 6/29/2011 5:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest A. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/20/2011 8:50:00 PM
love it, and it can be so true around certain people!!! Congrats on this contest from a while back.
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Date: 6/11/2011 8:30:00 AM
That last line is one I have pondered many times!! Well done! Congratulations!
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Date: 1/5/2011 1:42:00 PM
I often feel the same way. I recently broke up with a girlfriend cause she never listened to what i say no matter what it is. I hope you someday find sole one who will listen to everything you want them to hear.
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Date: 1/5/2011 8:25:00 AM
Good one on an interesting topic..Glad that I chose this one to read today...Sara
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Date: 1/5/2011 7:54:00 AM
This was a great write. I can definetely relate to everything you were saying. Good work!
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