Grace A Gagnon Poet Free verse

The Double Bind

The sharpest words are often words unspoken –  
Hurt bestowed by a double bind  
—Bruised by silence.  

Wanton desire to be a double entendre –  
A quiet imprisoned reprieve  
—An empathetic, bound choice.  

My vote has been cast in restraint –  
In the still of the love I carry  
—Averting the cost of my voice.  

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Eyitayo Akintayo February 27, 2026 at 7:47 AM The poem is so lovely reading. Thanks for posting

Owen Cullimore February 25, 2026 at 11:15 PM Gret Piece.

Beata Agustin January 30, 2026 at 3:26 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Grace A Gagnon August 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM A reflection on the cost of silence, and the tenderness in choosing restraint for the sake of love — exploring the double bind, when defending yourself might wound someone else, and silence becomes the more compassionate choice.