Silenced
For the love of another
I've been asked to mute my voice
its not my first choice.
when my words must dilute,
not able to refute
where does hurt go,
when you can't be heard
can it be digested
then expelled like a toxic turd
Placed upon the cross, my silenced word
If I scribble it on this page
will it help evaporate my rage
I try to tell the undiluted truth
with words infused with gentle couth
especially when it involves our youth
but no one wants to hear
when it's not pleasant to their ear
I know they're filled with fear
But they are hurting someone so dear
That person holds all the cards
as another displaced heart lays in shards
when there's nothing I can do
Lord, I have to leave it up to you
A person whose met each obstacle
one who never complains
tries so hard to be responsible
Being treated with unfair disdain
Yet, my words, I must refrain
Abba, it's driving me insane
Kindly absorb this nagging pain
In holy healing provide this young man
a provision of a life with less strain
and a lifeboat for the unrelenting rain
For, I will never know the reality
if my lack of speaking
while he is dutifully seeking
will summon a light beacon
or hinder, leaving only an ash cinder
Do you hear my cry, can you tell why
will his tears you dry, can you feel my sigh
Will you draw us nigh
Copyright © Donna Roberts | Year Posted 2017
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