Speak

Wish I had done it sooner

Sure I had nothing of value to say,

I said nothing

Not wanting my voice to get in the way,

I said nothing

Share an opinion I just knew was wrong

I said nothing

Defend an issue where my feelings were strong

I said nothing

Until all my words began a campaign 

They had a meeting inside my brain

They said "We're suffocating here,

with more thoughts coming every year."

They sent an ambassador to my ear -

"Speak! It's only YOU you fear!"

And so I did. 

 

Reviews

[Frieda P]

I have only one word for this BRILLIANT!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Frieda!

[Frieda P]

My pleasure, you captured how so many people feel in that short poem, really well done.

[Rita L. Sev]

I remember keeping quiet as a kid, and now I see some students who I know have something to say... As you know, Frieda, words are so liberating (spoken or written). Thanks again!

[jwesley]

Absolutely! If only the answer were that easy. Much enjoyed, my friend.

j.

[Rita L. Sev]

It never is, is it? Thank you for reading.

[Kait]

I like this a lot. You definitely have a voice in this poem. I like your careful word choice and powerful subject matter. Nice Job!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Kait