Silent One

A bird, caged in jealous possession,
by silent assassins of suppression.
Fate took her voice, as she flew to be free,
now her songs are whispers of misery.

Is she a victim of reality,
drifting into realms of insanity.
Childhood trauma effects her mentally,
confused why humans act so venally.

Waiting for her loved ones to return home,
she's developed guardian angel syndrome.
Helping others, despite her own torment,
soothing their burdens whilst they lament.

Her bilingual tongue suffers in silence,
but at least her heart is safe from violence.

The Silent One
8 October 2020

This poem is not about me.  I'm not a woman.
I have stuck to ten syllables, but I know the meter is not perfect.

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Ingrid Showalter Swift

Date: 10/11/2021 5:19:00 PM

He is a good man and I love him

Niyna Desangre

Date: 2/4/2021 6:31:00 AM

Ahhhhhh, a poem with your name on it. Silence is not always quiet. Loud words from hushed whispers of the being inside. I am glad you have found your star. May it forever shine on your pen.

Clara Alao

Date: 11/19/2020 6:59:00 AM

THIS POEM IS AMAZING!!!!!

Clara Alao

Date: 11/19/2020 6:58:00 AM

THIS POEM IS AMAZING!!!!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/30/2020 10:22:00 AM

Very expressive and emotive work. Yes, sometimes women are caught in a terrible situation especially those of other cultures. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara

Silent One
Date: 11/1/2020 8:42:00 AM

Yes, as are some men.. thank you

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/26/2020 12:25:00 PM

Your poetry touches my heart very deeply Silent One. Like petals over ashes of a broken and hurting world.

Silent One
Date: 10/26/2020 2:46:00 PM

Thank you BJ..

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/26/2020 12:13:00 PM

A perfect emotional write, Silent One. These words "Is she a victim of reality, drifting into realms of insanity" says it all...

Silent One
Date: 10/26/2020 2:47:00 PM

Thank you Angela

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/19/2020 1:37:00 PM

"confused why humans act so venally."- I am always concerned, confused and consternated by it also.

Silent One
Date: 10/19/2020 2:44:00 PM

I think we all are, except for those who have no compassion.. Thank you Caren..

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/17/2020 6:20:00 PM

"Childhood trauma effects her mentally" So many go through this and it breaks my heart. Your thoughts caress tenderly around me. ~ Brandy

Silent One
Date: 10/18/2020 3:02:00 PM

Indeed it does. You are right. Thank you

Kathy Anderson

Date: 10/16/2020 12:20:00 PM

I can relate actually quite well. Childhood pain free would have been nice. Meter is flexible unless you're entering a contest. Good sonnet.

Silent One
Date: 10/16/2020 3:51:00 PM

This poem is not about me nor a contest... Thank you

D.W. Rodgers

Date: 10/15/2020 6:17:00 AM

Well said and rules especially of meter are madie to be stretched and sometimes broken.

Silent One
Date: 10/16/2020 3:52:00 PM

I agree... Thank you

Paul Callus

Date: 10/12/2020 3:14:00 PM

You tackle emotion and transition with an able pen, S1. The accompanying video and poem definitely go hand in hand. Regards // paul

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 8:43:00 AM

Thank you..

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/12/2020 2:26:00 PM

An excellent though heart-rending write Silent One. If only no child ever suffered again in silence or pain. “Childhood is meant to be trauma free, living life in unfettered harmony.” Belle

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 8:43:00 AM

Thank you.. You are right..

Tahira Parveen

Date: 10/12/2020 11:51:00 AM

Good write, Silent One. So true.

Silent One
Date: 10/12/2020 1:16:00 PM

Thank you,.

Cortney Bartholomew

Date: 10/12/2020 3:05:00 AM

Funny...I haven't been on here to much lately...but I still love reading your poetry and it always speaks to me...my heart is safe but I have that guardian angel syndrome you speak of...lol.. I've done it alot over the years with many people and put up with a whole lot of stuff...things most people would run from... hope you are well and thank you Silent ??

Silent One
Date: 10/12/2020 5:07:00 AM

Well its nice to see and thank you for commenting and reading.. All is well.

Tansy Roekaerts

Date: 10/10/2020 7:44:00 PM

Thank you. As always your poems are extraordinary, but your perceptiveness and intuition startling. And that two diametrically opposed perceptions of someone can equally be true is startling. And very comforting

Silent One
Date: 10/12/2020 5:06:00 AM

Thank you so much...

Favour Chimery Etumudo

Date: 10/10/2020 7:05:00 AM

No matter the pain we go through in life ,healing is possible through helping others who are suffering as well.great one..I still cannot write a sonnet

Silent One
Date: 10/12/2020 5:06:00 AM

Yes it is and we can always try to help.. thank you

Tansy Roekaerts
Date: 10/10/2020 7:46:00 PM

Neither can I. But our friend silent one did congratulate me on nearly succeeding ??????

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/9/2020 9:10:00 AM

I think you did a good job of it, Silent One. it's good to write from another person's perspective as well.

Silent One
Date: 10/12/2020 5:05:00 AM

Thank you..

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/9/2020 5:54:00 AM

A fave. So well written!

Silent One
Date: 10/9/2020 6:46:00 AM

Thank you..

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/8/2020 10:29:00 AM

What is the name of this movie, Alone ?

Silent One
Date: 10/9/2020 6:47:00 AM

I think it is a collection of movies, and the person who made this video has called it alone.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/8/2020 10:27:00 AM

Silent One, I am always taken aback by the versatile emotions you pen. Only an empath can write with such feeling as to make the reader believe you speak from personal life experience. You have the mark of a true marksmen of your trade. thank you.

Silent One
Date: 10/9/2020 6:48:00 AM

Thank you so much, its always a good thing to try to put yourself in other's shoes..

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/8/2020 9:54:00 AM

Yes, it is often those who have suffered the most who are the kindest to others. Lovely, descriptive, moving piece. Janice

Silent One
Date: 10/9/2020 6:48:00 AM

Yes that is true, thank you..

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 10/8/2020 8:21:00 AM

There are of humans who still believe in the beauty of humanity.. they sacrifice a life just to bring peace, love and bliss into others lives.. none is ever alone if we keep showing care and understanding.. feeling and curing the pain of others.. giving and sharing.. a very harsh and moving visual! A stunning poetry of great worth! An immense pleasure to read your profound Sonnet, Silent One! My deepest regards and blessings.

Silent One
Date: 10/8/2020 8:26:00 AM

Thank you Besma..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/8/2020 7:43:00 AM

Devastating images in your video, SO. Complexity of emotions you describe are so true to real life for some. And they suffer in silence. Amazing is human spirit that rises from such tragedies. Deeply moving write.

Silent One
Date: 10/8/2020 8:26:00 AM

Indeed and many suffer, but some souls suffer too much and how they find strength, can surprise many... thank you