I walk
down the narrow lane,
struggling through a crowd.
I cram my brain with things to say,
but it will not matter
when my mouth is sewn and words do not come my way.1
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I walk
down a forest's path,
sounds pass my ears and fail to exit my mouth;
for I cannot hear. I cannot talk.
Of my luck, my misfortune,
I'm told I exaggerate.
But I do not care what they say,
for they do not know what it's like
having a disability
-to not communicate.3
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I close my eyes,
strolling through the path.
Pondering upon,
my weakness,
Nature's wrath
upon me.5
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I fall into a pit,
a great cavernous hole.
A silent scream escapes my mouth,
and never reaches my ears;
for as I begin to die,
upwards my eyes roll.7
---8
As my body lies
on a forest's path,
sounds pass my ears and fail to come out my mouth,
for I cannot hear. I cannot talk.
Author notes
I have to tell something to Elvenfairy. This is a short story is the form of a poem. I am writing to being out a strong message, and hope you like it.
A contest entry
- One hundred words, one hundred points by Elvenfairy.
100 points, ended May 29, 2008, 12 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next story in this contest, remove from contest - Poetry!!!! by Forgotten Anomaly.
900 points, ended June 5, 2008, 62 entries
• next story in this contest, remove from contest
What do you think?
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I like this poem. I can really understand it. I've spent my whole being 'disabled' and the feeling of seperation from people and being trapped can be really true. The poems really sad and has a very good point. Its wonderfully writen and masterly formed. Thank you for entering my contest and good luck!
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well since storywrite says it is only a hundred words I guess I'll count it.
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sorry, this is more than one hundred words. As good as it was it doesen't fit the contest. Feel free to enter something else if you'd like
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The choice of language in this poem ,and the way it set out was quite suberb...
In the way of disabity I know it all to well - I live with mental child, my sister so it can be hard
I appreciate you writing this
Blair
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Your welcome! It is a tribute to those who have these types of problems, and I want it heard. Thank you for the applause.
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