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The Deaf
April 15, 2014
Why can't they hear me?
With every look,
With each breath,
With my entire body,
I am screaming.
I yell for them to help,
To save me from self-destruct,
But they do not hear.
I am lost and alone,
Surrounded by the Deaf.
My thoughts reach out to them,
Begging for their attention,
But they cannot hear.
I moan and groan,
Hoping for relief,
But they turn a deaf ear.
I am screaming.
They do not hear.
They choose to be deaf.
© Sahrash C., East Windsor, CT
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What I found really interesting is that from the title, I expected a story about someone with a disability. Instead, you wrote about people who have chosen to have this "disability." I really appreciated the unique perspective. The metaphor, by the way, was emotional and effective.
This is powerful and meaningful. You speak of those people who honestly don't care in such a passionate wayand I love it. OK, I'm being picky but it's 'self destruction', not 'self-destruct'. Also, I don't know whether you did it purposefully or not, but I think even if you're talking about people as the deaf, it shouldn't have a capital letter. However, if you're categorising them as a group, then that's fine :) love this!
WinterRose76 SILVER said...
on May. 27 2014 at 4:11 pm
Wow, this is a really powerful piece! 5/5
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