A Voice to Be Heard

By CM

No matter how many adjectives or verbs
I’m still a voice to be heard

When my vision, to you is blurred
I’m still a voice to be heard

While I’m mentally disturbed
I’m still a voice to be heard

When my reason for speaking is absurd
I’m still a voice to be heard

When my pathway is deterred
I’m still a voice to be heard

Even when I can’t say a word
I’m still a voice to be heard

So I refuse to let go of this pen!

3 Comments

  1. Joe on March 10, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Love this, CM! All of your poems show such a powerful voice. And I love the idea of knowing you have a voice “Even when I can’t say a word.” Fantastic poem.

    Reply
  2. pam on March 13, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    great poem! I “hear” you!

    Reply
  3. Dory on March 15, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Great writing and you are so right, you deserve to be heard. Keep up the good work!

    Reply

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