Silence Comments

I can feel the sadness in the tone of the speaker. If only people could explore our inner thoughts! The dumb has so much to say, yet speechless.

My disabled brother might say, "How I wish I could move"

I knew a stroke victim whose speech was unintelligible.; ( I could not understand him and he seemed very frustrated by the disability.: (

(cont.) GARBLED: 'garbled adjective Difficult to understand because it has been distorted; scrambled. Lacking orderly continuity. 'disconnected fragments of a story' '

stanza 4 makes me think that the speaker may be able to speak, but NOT so others understand. Perhaps she/he has a speech impediment, a BAD ONE, or garbled **** speech. (cont.)

I left this January 25,2021: 'Having read the title and poem carefully, it seems as though 'you' in the first line refers to the speakers tongue (maybe voice) . But even if she is mute, can't she write her words? I feel your poem (or Notes) should explain more.'

Rose Marie, your 'Topics' makes it clear that 'disability' is a subject/topic of the poem, but the poem does NOT make that clear to me, at least not if the 'disability' is inability to speak.

The first stanza 'stumps' me, aka is not understandable to/for me. ; ( IF the first line ended in 'me', not 'you', I might think the speaker was wishing to be able to use words to express her/his thoughts.

2 1/2 years ago I left two comments. I've returned because you suggested the poem & I'd forgotten I'd read it. (cont.)

This is really an exceptional piece....thank u, dear poetess..

This is just exceptional piece.....

Beautiful poem with emotional tone. The words spoken and unspoken highlight the emotions inside the mind.

This is an absolute gem.....love to read it time and again.....thank u so much....

I can relate to the first stanza! But I'm not very good at keeping silent.

A visit again to add to my favourite poems

A super poem that speaks volumes in silence.Beautifully expresseed and presented dear friend

This is simply superb.....thanks for sharing.....

The longing of a parent to hear the words that never come. Well written and emotional.

An excellent poem.

Such sadness...She must be a very special little girl...Great job Rose Marie Juan-Austin...