Hushed

A poem in Pensee form (described below poem).

I write
to say the words
that I dare not to utter.
I hide those words to save me from
those who do not agree.

I read
to read the words
that others wrote before me.
I learn from the words of others,
but speak out with my own.

Sticks, stones,
spoken, broken.
Words can soothe, and words can hurt.
Verbal balms, verbal fists, some words.
Be careful what you say.


Pensee form:
> 5 lines
> Line: 1 – 2 syllables
> Line: 2 – 4 syllables
> Line: 3 – 7 syllables
> Line: 4 – 8 syllables
> Line: 5 – 6 syllables