Silence
This is a poem about a little girl who's selective mute.
I know you'll never see these words,
you're far too young to even read.
But your little eyes hold more than mine-
To some kind of trauma, they did heed.
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I don't know what you think you are,
You never dare to tell.
But I know that you are so much more
than a silent, historic shell.
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You're so much more than you can dream.
You deserve a chance to be heard.
If you can muster the courage to just speak,
I promise, I won't think you're absurd.
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You're so much more than a silent girl,
So much more than a delicate heart.
I don't know whay you are broken,
but I can tell you're torn apart.
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I cry so many tears for you
more than even I can bear.
I hope to lift your little tongue
with every single tear.
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I don't know how you carry on
but I see so much in you.
I can beg you with my warmth and love,
but still, you don't give me a clue.
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I promise, my girl, with tears in my eyes
that your words hold value and truth.
You're far too young to have done any wrong-
there is no guilt in youth.
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How I wish I can hear you just one time
and hold your eyes in mine.
And tell you and hear you answer
that everything will be fine.
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I know you wouldn't understand
if I'd tell you this in speech,
But, just know that your eyes portray
more than any word can teach.
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I pray for you, my child,
that you find the courage to speak.
For, I know there's worlds to get through to
if you'd only let me peak.
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Rachel S
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Comments (3)
Bam! another great one. love this line: you're so much more than you can dream. and this line is so so true: there is no guilt in youth. I'm just wondering where this poem came from, you had someone in mind?
Wow, I hope you can get through to her, so sad; the emotions of the writer and child shown brilliantly in your poem.
This was so poignant. I felt so sad for her. Loved your poem!