Sometimes in
life we run into people who try to control us and make us only speak whenever
they wish. Sometimes people try to force us to fit into their tiny boxes
they’ve built for us that represents how they view us. Sometimes they
practically tie us up and gag us. At times, these are our closest family and
friends, so in the beginning we may not realize what diabolic deeds they are
doing to us. Then, suddenly one day we awaken to realize the ugly truth. The
following is a poem I have written on this subject that I hope will inspire
those imprisoned by silence to break free and be silent no more. Live life on
your own terms and sing to the world. Celebrate your freedom and embrace your
future.
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| by Comfreak |
Breaking the Silence
He silenced her…
He silenced her!
Until she had no voice…
Until she had no opinion…
Until she had no identity…
Until she almost faded from existence.
He silenced her…
He silenced her!
The caged bird…
The caged bird begins to whistle
Until she learns to chirp…
Until she learns to sing…
Until she finds her voice again.
The caged bird now speaks and shouts!
The caged bird.
She wonders, ‘Who am I?’
Looking in the mirror,
Rediscovering herself,
She has changed.
Now she flies freely.
Now she can choose to be whoever she wants.
She has a voice…
She has an opinion…
She has an identity…
She is alive!
She has broken the silence!
--
Lena Winfrey Hayat
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| By Photorech |
