World of Silence

lips moving
people swinging
shake their heads

sounds said unsaid 
explain 
to deaf child

written 7/oct/2020
Septolet poetry contest
placed 4th
Constance La France
two stanzas
7 words each stanza
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Dietrich Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Many of them learn to do so well in the world. This was a great way to do the theme, Krish.
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 5:01 PM
Thanks Andrea! The world of the deaf! but they do not know otherwise so have to adapt to it!!
La France Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 6:54 AM
Krish, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge- Septolet _Constance
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 7:06 AM
Thanks Constance, Honoured! Thanks for the challenge!
Andresen Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM
- Very well written, Krish :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 1:46 PM
Thanks Anne Lise! Very nice of you to appreciate my efforts!
Faulkner Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 6:43 PM
The world of a deaf child, so poignant, best wishes for the contest, Krish~
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 11:26 PM
Michelle Thank you! Nice to hear from you! God bless! Krish
Wolf Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 2:53 PM
This haunts me. Powerful penning, Krish! G.L. in the contest. :) Gershon
Radhakrishna Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 11:27 PM
Thank you Gershon! Children born with hearing impairment are often harassed and persecuted in many parts of the world. They need lot of love!
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