Mute.

They wonder why I’m mute, why I’ve given up my speech.

Are they really that blind? Surely they should figure out.

Can they remember all those times they ignored my every word.

When I could stop half way through, and they never had a clue.

Was I really not important, did I mean so little to them?

They were meant to be my family, meant to be my friends.

So I sit here all alone, haven’t spoken in some time.

Now they say I’m crazy, now they treat me like a freak.

In a way it’s better than before, better than being ignored.

Author's Note

Often I stop half way through a story during conversation with my 'friends' they don't even notice I'm no longer talking. Because they never listen. I excitedly share an event that happened in my day, have to repeat his name over and over before my father even notices I've spoken in the first place. I tell my mama something she just starts talking about something else entirely, without any recognition of me speaking. My boyfriend, I love him so much so I get excited sharing everything about me yet at times it's like he doesn't even care..he dismisses it with these stupid remarks such as 'Alright then...' or 'fair enough' No I'm not currently mute but sometimes I wonder if they'd even notice if i was eternally silent.

Reviews

[Reaper]

strong emotional poem. power-packed. well written

[s.r.knight]

Beautiful work. I can relate to this most days.

[Maryam]

Your words are simple yet evoke such feeling. It was a great read and hope to read more works by you soon. Well done!

[R J Askew]

Marvellous stuff. Maybe a poet should be sparing with words to concentrate on the ones that really matter. And when you think about it most of the words that are spoken are deeply shallow. So here's to silence! let there be more of it! and more poetry!

[Marie]

You submit good reasons for staying mute.

[Priscilla Sayers]

I can absolutely relate, mute is becoming a place of comfort. All you described...me to a T.
We should talk....
My heart aches with you.
I like crazy, BECAUSE I AM!

[Missy Moooooo]

That's terrible, I'm sorry. Thanks for sharing it was nice

[Brandon S. Whitten]

Quieting self is good. Doesn't matter what others think, you rock! Excellent read and write.

[patricia]

that should have read authors note by the way...the letter t on my keyboard sticks. sorry

[Revery]

Wow Jenna, my little girl is eight, I'm going to keep a copy of this so I don't forget. Sometimes she goes on and on about everything and anything and just talks and talks and talks. I have been growing callous but I hear this as a wake up call. Thank you for sharing this. As I said before I am very impressed with your writing and know you ability to articulate depths of the heart.