Monday, August 24, 2009

But...


Pushed aside unconsidered
Kept in silence alone
But for a word given
And not allow me to speak
I sit in quiet solitude
Beaten down and weak
For all I have to offer
Disregarded for others driven
I wait my turn in earnest
Beneath this box I live in
©2009 LUTHER SPELLS

5 comments:

  1. This image and poem make a powerful presentation. The loneliness and sorrow are palpable.

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  2. A very powerful verse, my friend.. You make the silence, the forbidding oppression, speak out loud and clear.. superb composition!

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  3. powerful indeed
    but, I believe
    soon you will be free
    emmpowered to speak

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  4. Such pain cries out in your words and image. Very powerful write.

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