Keeping Quiet

This poem is written from the point of view of a girl who sacrifices her self esteem for the safety of her brother ; to show how the society views such incidents and the toll it takes on her mind.

Keeping Quiet

Wherever she went

She could see faces twisted in disgust.

Eyes clouded with judgement;

Judging her character.

Whatever she did

People just ignored her

Lost in the screams inside her head

Buried in her own regrets

Frustrated at the expectations of the others

 Tired of being judged

Of being stripped of self respect

Tired of putting a strong front

When all her insides

Screamed at her to tell everyone

To forgo their lies

To enlighten them with the truth of her life

Oh! What had she done to deserve this?

Just put her family before her.

Thought about freeing her little brother

So what if she had to let go of her conscience…?

So what if she decided to sacrifice herself

In exchange for the laughter of her little brother…?

 

She closed her eyes once again

Took a deep breath and let go

Justifying herself was a burden

She chose not to carry…

Suffering in silence

Burning in the agony

Of having to keep quiet

Was the path she had chosen for herself…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

This poem may not be satisfactory to some of the readers out there. But, I would love if I could hear your thoughts about this effort of mine.

Reviews

[Emily]

I like the story it tells!
Well done!!

[Moonlight]

Thanks a lot Emily! I'm glad you like it! :)

[Daisy]

it's really wonderful.... a bitter reality... you have done well to make it this way. It really explains all of the emotions she had and how she turned so hard..... :'( i feel like crying......

[Moonlight]

I'm so sorry to make you feel like crying... And thanks a lot for reviewing! :)

[El Chico]

Your character seems externally fragile looking, but strong. I like it, its very well written Moonlight...always like reading your poems thank you for sharing them :)

[Moonlight]

Thanks a lot El Chico! :) I really appreciate it! :)

[Lizardo]

Do love this a lot, and this poem really makes me think a lot, A LOT about the people who never let go, they just keep on getting those things to their hearts
this is one beautiful poem, I love it!

[Moonlight]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it! :)

[Cool Girl]

I really do enjoy this! It is beautiful

[Moonlight]

Thanks a lot! :)

[Cool Girl]

You are welcome!

[Lola_Bee]

Sad yet triumphant because you are brave enough to endure hardship for the sake of another! I enjoyed this piece

[Moonlight]

Thanks a lot Lola_Bee. I am happy that you liked it. :)

[Bee C.]

This is very touching. There is a quiet dignity and courage to the girl's decisions, but it's also so tragic that she also feels stripped of her true self. A very poignant piece, and sadly quite relatable too.

[Moonlight]

I am thankful to you that you took time to review my piece of writing. I am not sure about this but if something like this has happened to you or some one close to you... I am truly sorry about it. Thanks again. :)