Silent Voice
Silent Voice
Hear me as I speak not out loud but silently.
No sound do you hear from me, but my words speak loudly.
My words hit you and your face drown with tears.
My words hit you and change appears.
I write to change I write to arrange all in a large range.
To not use your brain… You don’t think that’s insane?
To look down on each other that’s old it’s now lame.
To not want change you’re being ignorant you should be ashamed.
Assassinate your so-called differences.
Eliminate racism we are all human and we all possess a soul.
Help each other because we are all one in a whole.
No matter if you’re White, Black, or any race no one should be controlled.
I’m sixteen and I carry myself as if I was nineteen probably twenty years old.
My voice is silent but my words are very loud and they’re not getting old!
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This was a great testament to the ability of words to point out the pointlessness of people’s behaviors, and to promote understanding between them. I love the line, “Assassinate your so-called differences.” Really good poem!
You words are, in fact, very loud – they speak volumes! You may be 16, but you write with a maturity of someone far older. Keep it up!
Your words truly are powerful! Sometimes the quietest among us have the most to say. That’s why writing is so important; it gives us a voice. You are heard. Keep writing and bringing light to the injustices of our society!
KC
Hi poet, thank you for taking the time to write this poem. Although I do not know your race, based on your poem I would assume that you have dealt with racism before. First off, I would like to say that I am sorry that this has happened to you. It definitely isn’t easy for a young person to act older in order to protect themselves from dangerous people full of malice and hatred. Sometimes it feels you had to grow up faster than others merely just out of survival. Easier said than done but keep your head up high – things will slowly get better over time. <3
Dear author of “Silent Voices”
I truly appreciate this poem. It sort of reminds me of Silent Night. I love the flow. The ending rhymes are unique and constant. Thank you for showing us your work please continue to write.
I really enjoyed reading this poem. I like you you described speaking silently because I believe actions are louder than words. If people truly want to make a difference, they need to think before they act. You and your words are truly powerful and you have the ability to improve this world.
I love it. And, I support a world where people are one and treat each other fairly. I hope you can spread this message more and speak for some many people who are suffering from systemic issues, and enact this change. I love how this shows that voice doesn’t always have to be shouting but silence and writing can be equally as powerful. Thank you!
“My voice is silent but my words are very loud and they’re not getting old!:, WOW, that line really resonated with me, and I love how you made that the last line!! It really gives your poem a nice punch ending. I’m so glad that words and poetry have allowed you to express yourself and find your voice through this medium!!
Hi!
I like that you are not letting adversity silence your true voice. Your desire to have us put aside our differences since we are “all in one whole” is much needed in our world where so many things divide us. Thank you for your powerful message and keep writing!
I think this poem is extremely powerful. Your voice deserves to be heard and understood. It can be very frustrating if you are standing up for yourself and using your voice but feeling like nobody listens or cares. Racism today is still a huge problem and we all need to come together because we are all people and should accept each other no matter the differences we may have. Keep using your voice and keep up writing your poems!
You words are very articulate. I can tell that even if you are young you have been through a lot! I really enjoyed the poem and can tell how motivated you are to evoke change in the world, from wherever you are.
This was well structured and it flowed so easily. The rhetorical questions were a really good touch as well. This specific line, “To not use your brain… You don’t think that’s insane?”, was the highlight of this poem to me. Defiantly a very relatable thought. This such a great poem!
The words that were Being spoken were sourly powerful, i felt them rushing at me as i was reading. “ im 16 and carry myself as if I’m 19 even 20” kinda made me think how you had to grow up so fast never getting to be a kid. Tying to understand how each person works is hard but reading these pieces really make me understand more.
i too sometimes feel i have so much to say but no one to hear it. i love the impact of the words in in this poem.
This poem does a great job of showing how powerful words can be, even without speaking out loud. The message about ending racism and treating everyone equally really stands out, and it makes you think about how important it is to help each other. I like how you mention that even though you’re young, your words are strong and meaningful, and you’re not afraid to speak up for change.
Dear author of “Silent Voice”,
When looking through poems on the Free Minds website, the title of your poem immediately caught my eye. Silent Voice is a contradiction? How can you be silent and have a voice? But then I read your poem.
My first time reading your poem I noticed the rhyming, I tend to enjoy rhyming within poems as it gives it a more creative feel. I noticed your repetition of important words throughout your writing such as, hear, speak, hit, change, these are powerful words. You wrote a powerful poem.
Your poem details past, current, and probably future struggles the world faces with inequality and injustice. Your words are powerful. You highlight the ignorance of people who choose to ignore our problems, “To not want to change you’re being ignorant you should be ashamed”. You emphasize the fact that we are all humans, deserving of respect from each other, “To look down on each other that’s old and it’s now lame.” “Help each other because we are all one in a whole.”
I have not experienced many injustices in my life and I acknowledge that privilege. This poem speaks to me not because I relate to the injustices many people face, but because I don’t want to be one of the ignorant people, I want to use my brain, I want to help fight for change.
I may not have heard your voice but I definitely received your words.
Thank you ,
Janis