Chains of Silence

When you aren't understood by others and It's your own fault.

I’m stuck in a flummoxed conundrum

No one knows the real me

But I get upset at when they make assumptions

Based on just what they hear and see

I keep to myself most of the time

My ideas and thoughts are my own

I contribute less than most others do

In a crowd of people I’m alone

 

Am I missing something essential?

A knack that the rest of society has

Or am I reading too much in my obstacle?

A hurdle that would be easy to pass

It’s not that I’m anti-social

I would love nothing more than to be included

I just have a tendency to hold my tongue

And this tendency is what keeps me secluded

 

There are times when I view it as strength

So many talk just for the sake of speaking

An exchange of words are tossed back and forth

Filled with nothing but just an empty meaning

I think of what I say before I speak

I’m not slow witted or hesitant to respond

Maybe if others would do something similar

Conversations may go right before they go wrong

 

There are times when I fear that what I say

Will not be valued by those I hold dear

Maybe my own view of what others say

Is the basis of my own social fear

So here I stand in a limbo of my own making

I don’t speak up but I want to be heard

No one else can change things for me

All that’s needed is to offer a word

Reviews

[creative Marie]

In many ways I can relate very much to this poem, I tend to wait to speak my turn in social situations and sometimes I'll end up not speaking at all, I have difficulty jumping into a conversation that I was never invited to, and If i speak without thinking it through I always end up blurting something really stupid, embarrassing or sometimes rude. To be honest I'm not sure how people really think of me as a person, I think they all get that I'm socially awkwardly and they possibly might think of me as strange.

Anyways great poem, totally relatable, bravo :D

[Mitch]

It has taken steady practice to work on my social interactions with others. I have to feel out when people really want to converse, or just stop talking so they can wait to talk again. We can always work on improving how we are so we can present the best version of us to others. I appreciate your words and I'm glad this spoke to you. I think more people relate to this that others realize.

[Sarah]

I really enjoyed this poem. It perfectly describes the fears of many people who feel unheard. They want others to know the real them and their voice, but they are afraid of what others may think. The rhyming really helped the flow in my opinion and this was such an easy read. Keep up the good work!

[Mitch]

There are a lot of people who have plenty to say, but they hamper themselves. It's not something so easily overcome. I'm glad it had a good flow to it. Im thankful for your words and encouragement.

[WithinTheHeart]

Such a honest piece of self reflection and deep thoughts.
I love how you write about things, which others think, but might fear voicing.
Your art is heartfelt, with depth and true emotion.

[Mitch]

As always I appreciate your view on things. This one is a little more personal expression for something that I feel is a part that is more difficult to convey. The writing helps articulate better and I’m thankful for the outlet.

[WithinTheHeart]

I completely understand. I think you and I share that same passion of self expression. A true release and outlet.
I feel that in your words.
I adore your way of expression. Your words resonate.