The Words not Spoken

by SilverBerry

Published May 25, 2016

E - Everyone

In poetry

I don’t think the weak

Are the ones that cry,

For there are some who don’t say

What they really imply.

~

They tell me to open up,

That I can relent,

That the screaming inside me,

Is what I can vent.

~

They say I’m overreacting,

That there will always be aid,

And if I need a helping hand

I won’t be dismayed.

~

But they don’t always listen

Or notice or care,

When I try without words

It’s like I’m not really there.

~

They make a joke out of sadness,

Of what I cannot express,

So then they wonder why my secrets

I choose not to confess.

~

For there are some things that one

simply cannot explain,

Like why the ignorance of others

Will always cause pain.

~

So when you listen to my words

And wonder why I do speak,

Think of the screams

That come from the weak. 

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deathwave1
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deathwave1 commented Comment · May 26, 2016

I liked this piece. It very nicely puts into words the damage people can do to others without even thinking about it, through their carelessness. I especially liked the fourth stanza, it seemed to sum up the idea of the poem quite well. As far as criticism goes, the punctuation was rather intermittent and confusing, to me at least. Other than that, a strong piece.

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Ashley123
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Ashley123 wrote a review Review · May 25, 2016

I thought that this poem was nicely written and was very emotional. I could sort of feel the emotions that you were feeling when you were writing this poem. It sounded like you were talking about the rudeness, and the cruelty about how other people can be. This really was a poem that expressed true emotion and showed what social life can really be like. Obviously I relate to the morals of this poem. Keep on writing, never stop.

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Elijah wrote a review Review · May 25, 2016

Hello there.
I do not know if this is a mistake or just a style that you are using in which you put comma after each line. In some cases you really need this comma to pause in that moment and make us stop but in others (like in the very beginning) it makes no sense. I do not think that this is something negative if this the style you are working with. This is that way because this is the first work of yours that I am reading. I think this deserves the read and the review that may be kind of pointless after all. I have no complains and I am kind of impressed because I can come up with such a good rhyme there. Very good put of deep feelings of terror and helplessness.

Keep on working and hope you get more reviews!

Hi GreatKing! Thanks for the review and for telling me about the commas. I do this mistake a lot in my poetry (which isn't good) so thank you for pointing it out. I tried to fix it but it's probably not perfect. XD
Thank you for the helpful review!

Elijah replied · May 25, 2016

Welcome. Reading out loud always help!

I see now that you're right! Thanks for the advice!

Elijah replied · May 25, 2016

Always welcome.

Elijah replied · May 25, 2016

Always welcome.



Thou call'dst me a dog before thou hadst cause. But, since I am a dog, beware my fangs.
— Shylock, The Merchant of Venice