Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

The Iceberg Analogy

The stammer is a complex thing
all of life it's been with me
an ugly monster in wait to pounce
most folk don't understand or agree

Sometimes you can speak ok
but then it strikes your tongue to block
anxiety fills you right to the top
words won't come you're in full lock

It's really like a great big iceberg
above the water that's able to speak
that's what folk see and hear
makes them think you're not a freak!

What lies down beneath the water
there the real problem doesn't surface
all the emotions and built up anxiety
what folk don't see won't show it's face

You're the one left to deal with it
causing low self esteem and frustration
at times you feel like giving up but remember
you're one of a stammering nation

(some thoughts on my lifelong experience of having a stammer)

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Darlene De Beaulieu August 19, 2019 at 5:49 PM Hello Gordon, I have trouble expressing some words. Been like that all my life. I would listen to a person speak while they stammer until they are done. /that is what i would do. have a nice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu August 20, 2019 at 12:24 PM Hello Gordon,Thank you for that.Yes i am patient with people with disability I always have been.I am happy to hear that their are people that recognise people with this speech problem.I still say if you need to talk i am here. have a nice day my friend. Gordon Mcconnell August 20, 2019 at 10:07 AM Thanks Darlene, I can sympathise with you and you are a very patient person and those that stammer like me would appreciate that I'm sure. THankfully thinks to seem to be better nowadays where shops recognise the need to help those with a disability. Blessings, Gordon

Lin Lane February 4, 2016 at 12:02 PM You're brave to share that information, and you certainly do not stammer over word choices in your writings, Gordon. Love your analogy. I think it applies to many people over other emotional problems. Gordon Mcconnell February 4, 2016 at 4:52 PM Thanks Lin, I appreciate your thoughts, you're a real nice person, blessings, Gordon Lin Lane February 4, 2016 at 2:20 PM It's always easier without being face to face, that doesn't make it any less brave to write. Who would've known if you'd not told. I respect that. Gordon Mcconnell February 4, 2016 at 2:11 PM Thanks Lin, glad you were impressed but assure you I'm not that brave normally, easier to do on paper than face on. Have blessed day, Gordon