Silence

Posted byChristine BoltonPosted inBlog, Pain/SadnessTags:, , , , , , , , , , ,

Silence

I’ve been here before
I know the drill
From this moment on
It goes downhill

The irritation begins
Nothing I say is right
In fact it is all so wrong
And you’re ready to fight

I try to reason
It is going nowhere
It’s hard to understand
As I watch you flare

I will not give up yet
Because this is so stupid
Although reasoning with you
Is always disputed

Eventually my will is broken
And silence ensues
It’s a familiar tactic
And you will always accuse

Silence really is golden
When no one speaks
The fighting stops
The paranoia peaks

Memories from childhood
Surge to the front
As the child in the middle
I bore the brunt

Parents always fighting
I was the referee
They would refuse to speak
Unless it was through me

It’s all so familiar
I’m almost a pro
I could go the distance
In this debacle of a show

There is no claim to fame
There are only losers here
Break the cycle now
Or just disappear

Christine Bolton

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Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

18 thoughts on “Silence”

  2. That has such a powerful feel to it. Breaking the cycle rather than disappearing sounds like a must.

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  3. You have illustrated the sadness of silence so well! I love the Quote at the beginning of your blog. It takes a lot to break the cycle of being put down and silenced. Even in silence there are no winners here. Well done.

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    1. Thank you for your kind words. It us quite the saddest and cruelest “job” that a parent can ask of a child. But you forgive them because they were suffering and didn’t know any better at the time. The challenge is not repeating the behavior with your own children 😢

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    1. Oh cerainly we all have. Silence can be a choice, as in withdrawal. Unfortunately it is also used as a weapon. So very sad 😞

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