Sound Of The Silenced

Written By Ariana Gonzalez

When in sadness or overwhelming anger
I hear a sound that’s very familiar
Earsplitting to those who’ve experienced
Inaudible to the stranger

Appears to be at peace because we’re muted
Not knowing we use the quiet as a substitute
The gut-wrenching scream we manage to subdue
But the experienced ones witness its breakthrough

I’ve seen it before, it ain’t no denying
The whispered tears that sound like sirens
Only the ones who’ve slayed this giant
Can understand the sound of the silenced

-LJGJ

Ariana Gonzalez
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