Michael Degenhardt Poet Free verse

You Cannot Hear Me Scream

Hands forcefully covering my ears
As my eyes tighten in response
For in this four walled world
Where no windows and doors reside
I am in pain
And deafened by the silence

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Catherine Reinke February 28, 2009 at 7:27 AM sounds like a jail cell! life can be a cell where no one hears us scream

Carrie Richards February 24, 2009 at 8:23 AM I think we've all had those moments that we have screamed in silence...and no one even knows. Well done ~ love, Carrie

Frank F. Atanacio February 24, 2009 at 5:38 AM Intense-- just like pain.. I was just going to dial 911 for you...

William A Russell February 24, 2009 at 5:18 AM The walls Michael....tell me about the walls???? Good job.