The Silent Scream

"When you look good but the world has freaked you out too much to communicate." ~ Rose McGowan My poem is inspired by Rose McGowan. Thank you for being brave. The silent scream By Michelle Morris 28/10/2023 The silent scream Haunts your dreams You're a beautiful star On the Hollywood scene Your remember her That sweet, young girl Who swallowed her rage Like a bitter pill All the misogyny All the abuse They tried to silence her Your powerful muse But no more, no more Her power taken back The #MeToo movement Remedied some of the bad But restitution And forgiveness Is not easily earned Or grants karmic appeasement Life goes on And so must you Stronger and braver Like a warrior true Even though this world Has let you down It's not all humanity Just the cowardly clowns Those ones dressed up Disguised behind doors With titles and money Supporting their stories Those dark souls who lie Obfuscate and cheat Fabricate and take For power and greed The silent scream Hidden no longer It's now free and loud To communicate honestly The kingdom is open Secrets and lies revealed Innocence and youth No longer there for stealing Empowerment of self Women and girls Brave enough to speak out Against a misogynistic world Because, looking good is great But feeling good is better May the world grant you wishes For a happier forever And may every person Experience dignity and freedom To live a life of choices And a path that's meaningful Truth and respect Justice and peace Kindness and compassion Love and honesty No more silent screams No more hurt and pain Every soul shining brightly As we elevate our game © Michelle Morris, 2023