Stutter

It claws up from the gut and into the throat, to be gulped back down, inhaled with it, humiliation.

St-st-st-st-stutter.

A broken record.

Jammed 

With words in mind,

But unable to voice them

St-st-st-st-stutter.

Involuntarily controlled 

By a loose wire,

Sparking in the brain

And forcing embarassment to spew.

St-st-st-st-stutter.

Dribbling and dripping from the mouth.

Tumbling and tripping through misfiring lips.

Hesitant and hurt around those who gawk and laugh.

Faltering failure.

St-st-st-st-stutter.

It claws up from the gut and into the throat,

Forcing one to choke and gasp at its vileness. 

Bile rising up from the churning nervousness,

To be gulped back down, inhaled with it, humiliation.

St-st-st-st-stutter.

Reviews

[Ryan]

I like the comparison to a broken record. these feeling come across very clearly. well done :)

[Riley Bray]

Thank you much!

[Ryan]

:)

[Rita L. Sev]

A unique poem, drawn from authentic experience (clearly yours or someone you know). You really seem to get this, and relay it with straightforwardness. One of the joys of writing is that you get to say what you think and feel, without the judgment of your voice. It's your thoughts that count! Well done!

[Riley Bray]

Yes, I struggled with my speech when I was younger, thank you!

[Rita L. Sev]

Went to speech therapy when I was little due to "lazy Rs" - I recall the work and practice involved. I love that you write about "real life" experiences that are lesser-known as inspiration. :)

[Riley Bray]

Yeah, its very difficult and frustrating...Not to mention it takes forever. Thanks again, I like to write about things I don't see too often. :) I really like your style of writing too, especially since its such an easy read, meaning the flow is so simple. :)

[Salar Majak]

never thought about such a subject, this is how you know original writers, from the unique subject they choose to write about, the ability of having a variety of works is what determines the imagination!
beautiful, this one gave me goose pumps XD

[Riley Bray]

Wow, that's very flattering, thank you much.

[Salar Majak]

:D

[Shivam Murari]

Four different things in four different stanzas, depicted nicely. Would have adored more had there been a rhyming scheme.

[Riley Bray]

Alright, I'll keep that in mind for my next poem, thank you.

[Tai Ryens]

I like the analogy between stuttering and a broken record. Clever play.

[Riley Bray]

Thank you.