Voiceless – A Quadrille

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Voiceless

When my words
are suppressed
and not permitted
to be spoken
I have been silenced  
 
They remain stuck
deep in my throat
until I choke
and sputter
My voice unheard  
 
Who speaks for me?
My words
must be heard
Without them
I am nothing 
 
 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

De Jackson (aka Whimsy Gizmo) is hosting
Monday Quadrille at D'Verse tonight
Tonights prompt is Voice
A Quadrille is a poem of exactly 44 words
excluding the title

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

23 thoughts on “Voiceless – A Quadrille”

  3. Words written can give life to voices silenced! Well written! I think of the song by Bob Dillon, Blowin’ in the Wind! It has spoken to the hearts of so many!

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  8. Bold last line, existentially interesting, is it the ability to speak and connect with others that is central to our essence? I would not say the voiceless are nothing, but they can feel so marginalized that they feel like nothing, and this poem is so painfully filled with feeling.

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