Pill Of Silence Poem by Nicola (IG Nicola_JustMe) Pillai

Pill Of Silence

Pick a color, if you will; Down the hatch with this magical pill.
Now… just wait, let it soak in, Absolve you from your verbal sins.
The ones blurted out in a hot, emotional mess,
When all things mental were put to the test.
Should have known better, kept your mouth shut—
The very thing, keeping you stuck in a rut.
We women must not draw attention, let alone mention;
Silence suppresses the brewing tension.
Hold it in tight, practice inner strength;
All will be forgiven if you quietly repent.
In the meantime, when you're losing the will,
Take another magical pill.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Pill of Silence' is a satirical poem that critiques the societal approach to women's mental health issues, especially during hormonal imbalances. The poem follows a woman's frustrating journey as she seeks help for her mental health, only to be offered antidepressants as a quick fix. It highlights the lack of open discussion and understanding around these struggles, emphasizing how women are often expected to quietly endure or medicate away their pain. Through biting humor, the poem underscores the absurdity of silencing emotional turmoil with pills rather than addressing the underlying issues and fostering meaningful conversations.)
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