Silent One Poet Sonnet

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 October 11, 2021 at 5:19 PM He is a good man and I love him

Niyna Desangre February 4, 2021 at 6:31 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 November 19, 2020 at 6:59 AM THIS POEM IS AMAZING!!!!!

Clara Alao November 19, 2020 at 6:58 AM THIS POEM IS AMAZING!!!!!

Sara Kendrick October 30, 2020 at 10:22 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 November 1, 2020 at 8:42 AM Yes, as are some men.. thank you

Bj Legros Kelley October 26, 2020 at 12:25 PM Your poetry touches my heart very deeply Silent One. Like petals over ashes of a broken and hurting world. Silent One October 26, 2020 at 2:46 PM Thank you BJ..

Angela Crabtree October 26, 2020 at 12:13 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 October 26, 2020 at 2:47 PM Thank you Angela

Caren Krutsinger October 19, 2020 at 1:37 PM "confused why humans act so venally."- I am always concerned, confused and consternated by it also. Silent One October 19, 2020 at 2:44 PM I think we all are, except for those who have no compassion.. Thank you Caren..

Brandy Nicole October 17, 2020 at 6:20 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 October 18, 2020 at 3:02 PM Indeed it does. You are right. Thank you

Kathy Anderson October 16, 2020 at 12:20 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 October 16, 2020 at 3:51 PM This poem is not about me nor a contest... Thank you

D.W. Rodgers October 15, 2020 at 6:17 AM Well said and rules especially of meter are madie to be stretched and sometimes broken. Silent One October 16, 2020 at 3:52 PM I agree... Thank you

Paul Callus October 12, 2020 at 3:14 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 October 14, 2020 at 8:43 AM Thank you..

Beryl Edmonds October 12, 2020 at 2:26 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 October 14, 2020 at 8:43 AM Thank you.. You are right..

Tahira Parveen October 12, 2020 at 11:51 AM Good write, Silent One. So true. Silent One October 12, 2020 at 1:16 PM Thank you,.

Cortney Bartholomew October 12, 2020 at 3:05 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 October 12, 2020 at 5:07 AM Well its nice to see and thank you for commenting and reading.. All is well.

Tansy Roekaerts October 10, 2020 at 7:44 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 October 12, 2020 at 5:06 AM Thank you so much...

Favour Chimery Etumudo October 10, 2020 at 7:05 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 October 12, 2020 at 5:06 AM Yes it is and we can always try to help.. thank you Tansy Roekaerts October 10, 2020 at 7:46 PM Neither can I. But our friend silent one did congratulate me on nearly succeeding ??????

Andrea Dietrich October 9, 2020 at 9:10 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 October 12, 2020 at 5:05 AM Thank you..

Kim Rodrigues October 9, 2020 at 5:54 AM A fave. So well written! Silent One October 9, 2020 at 6:46 AM Thank you..

Mystic Rose Rose October 8, 2020 at 10:29 AM What is the name of this movie, Alone ? Silent One October 9, 2020 at 6:47 AM I think it is a collection of movies, and the person who made this video has called it alone.

Mystic Rose Rose October 8, 2020 at 10:27 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 October 9, 2020 at 6:48 AM Thank you so much, its always a good thing to try to put yourself in other's shoes..

Janice Canerdy October 8, 2020 at 9:54 AM Yes, it is often those who have suffered the most who are the kindest to others. Lovely, descriptive, moving piece. Janice Silent One October 9, 2020 at 6:48 AM Yes that is true, thank you..

Besma Riabi Dziri October 8, 2020 at 8:21 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 October 8, 2020 at 8:26 AM Thank you Besma..

Vijay Pandit October 8, 2020 at 7:43 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 October 8, 2020 at 8:26 AM Indeed and many suffer, but some souls suffer too much and how they find strength, can surprise many... thank you

Krish Radhakrishna October 8, 2020 at 7:05 AM Such a profound poignant piece!! very good!! Silent One October 8, 2020 at 8:25 AM Thank you..

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