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Speak
cracked, dry lips
tight, nervous throat
daring to utter
her own wants,
her own needs;
the sound still so small
from behind
these iron bars,
this poorly welded cage
built ‘round her tongue;
cracks and fissures
in the seams
give her just enough
confidence
to whisper defiance;
her mouth will be
free, at last when
her quiet voice
grows loud enough
to scream
tight, nervous throat
daring to utter
her own wants,
her own needs;
the sound still so small
from behind
these iron bars,
this poorly welded cage
built ‘round her tongue;
cracks and fissures
in the seams
give her just enough
confidence
to whisper defiance;
her mouth will be
free, at last when
her quiet voice
grows loud enough
to scream
Published 5th Apr 2022
Author's Note
NaPo 5/30 written for the NaPo Prompt Challenge #4:
“Those who make conversations impossible, make escalation inevitable."
- Stefan Molyneux
“Those who make conversations impossible, make escalation inevitable."
- Stefan Molyneux
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6th Apr 2022 1:49am
Wow…even a whisper of defiance can be so very powerful… excellent stuff lady!
22nd May 2022 12:54pm
Yes, yes! The first whisper is all it takes. Everyone deserves to be heard.
31st May 2022 10:43pm
Ooh, intriguing write. Whether literal or figurative bars, some won't let their voice die down.
Nicely done.
Nicely done.
