Vow of Silence

It's difficult

The start of the day

I'm ready to go

Supporting gay rights

That's the way to go

I was silent, with tape over my mouth

Until of course

I said one little word

Oh no!

I was silent again, for most of the day

Until last  period

When I was tickled

I told him to stop

Then while watching my favorite show

I spoke against those characters

And now I'm silent again

I taped my mouth shut

I don't know if I can be silent

The rest of the day

But I support gay rights

Either way

Author's Note

So yeah, eventful day xD

Reviews

[KeeD]

Not a dramatic over the top poem with OH Wow's! but definitely a poem i'd love to read for it speaks its own truth and has its own brilliance weaved in it. I support gay rights to even though i'm straight and my aunt in the states is very religious and and converting her family into homophobic mindless zombies I stand to defy her logic and I will always appreciate the human mind and the human ability to choose whoever they love and never to explain or reason out as to why. Love needs no explanation anyone who truly feels it knows it doesn't need to be explained.

[Ravyne Hawke]

I think even an attempt at supporting something you agree with is better than never supporting something at all. Love the ease of flow of this poem and the reasons for speaking.. well done

[Barbara Walker]

Every voice has the right to be heard and others need to hear it! convictions are important. Once you understand for yourself, how you feel on any given subject because you have read about it, studied it, looked at the pros and cons and your belief is true to yourself, shout it out. Don't be like so many that parrot what other people are saying or doing

[Harrisen Viator]

Great job! I hope that the rest of the world will share your same views so that you can rip the metaphorical tape off of your mouth and share your love the same way that everyone else can. Great job!

[unsavable_soul]

Superb piece. I have no critique only praise for your concept and conveyance. I just watched a video, I believe from the UK house of Parliament it was awesome to me the way that Maurice Williamson conveyed his standing for gay rights I suggest you watch since you support this as I do. here it is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCDEiaoEP2U

Again love this piece, I support it and you 100%.
With Gay Love,
chris

[Veratresa]

Well done. :)

[tamsen grier]

I love the symbolism of The Day of Silence; in most situations we don't hesitate to say what we feel. Having a whole day without speech really brings to light the psychological trauma of not being able to express yourself, especially about something as vital as who you love. I like how this poem approaches this, showing that it's hard to go without speech, all the situations when it's needed (to defend ourselves, to voice our opinion, etc). I also like the use of short lines, it's a "quiet" poem that befits a quiet day.

[Rita L. Sev]

Never be silent about human rights. If you cannot speak vocally for some reason, then speak it through your actions, your acceptance, your poetry. A thoughtful write!

[Rivaxorus]

Well it was to support gay rights, plenty of people were doing it. But anyway yeah.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yep - but all such debates relate to human rights - and all need a voice

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Well it seems to me we all could do with learning this lesson, well done, good read.

[Astro]

In keeping with the personal, you'll always give life to poetry. Not really sure what I can say about this one Abby. Personally, I feel like gay rights are just human rights, but I don't want to start a s**t storm. I have a lot of gay friends and I know that it can be tough, but I also, know that sometimes things that have little to do with sexual preference seem to get treated as an affront to a person's sexual orientation. I think personal boundaries can be explained, without having to segregate people into an 'us and them' mindset. The more accepting we are of each other, the more likely, we find ourselves in a peaceful and respectful environment. What does this have to do with your poem? Structurally, not much, but it did make me think about you and your day, so continue your 'Vow of Silence' if it please you, but I know you have something to say....so say it.

[Rivaxorus]

Yeah I made it through a lot of the day, I was happy to have participated for a long time in an event, but xD It's extremely hard not to talk. My friends kept trying to make me talk for most the school day too.

[Astro]

Being in a social environment for someone having taken a vow of silence, is like trying not to blink in a hail storm. It's no wonder monks build their temples in remote areas and surround themselves with like-minded individuals.
;)

[Rivaxorus]

Pffft yeah, being alone would be a lot easier. But I'm spending time with my girlfriend and family at the lake this weekend so, no being alone for me ^w^