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Sound of Silence - Contest

Why do they ignore me
I am speaking straight at them
Why are my words turning back at my lips
Even when. I try and try again

My voice it has left me
Panic rises in my throat
How, what, when, why did this happen
Will it return, I have a doubt.

I don't smoke cigarettes, or drink so much
An odd wine is all I take
Saw a consultant he is baffled
This silence is like a funeral wake

So I touch an arm to be noticed
I try to explain using my hands
People jump when surprised by my forwardness
Then they see the anguish, they understand

I know when I try to talk it's a jumble
Of noises making no sense at all
So silent I will remain and so humble
To talk is a most beautiful thing, I recall.

So look after your voice, no more 
abusing it with chemicals as in cigarettes.
To be silent makes you very lonely
To lose ones voice is a huge regret.



Penned 9 August 2015

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Laura Hay

Date: 8/13/2015 5:05:00 AM

Very interesting poem, and i hope you 'find' your voice - if the consultant is baffled i recommend hypnotherapy, but make sure its a good one. Failing that your printed words will speak volumes for you. Warm Regards, Laura.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/9/2015 3:24:00 PM

I can only imagine the sheer frustration of trying to make yourself understood - powerful pen Seren good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Eric Boddie

Date: 8/9/2015 2:34:00 PM

some of the greatest Beauty ever heard....I have a voice, you should see my words....your voice is Beautiful, so very strong....it's music to my eyes, such a Beautiful song....;)