April 16, 2012

Featured Poem: “Untitled.”

Check out another featured poem from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This poem was submitted by Rachel S. from Tucson, AZ.

“Untitled.”

My lips are sealed shut

I will not speak a word on

This Day of Silence.

This is a day to

Listen; this is a day to

Think; what do you hear?

Do you hear the slurs,

The insults of a bully

Who picks on the weak?

Or maybe you hear

Crying – the near-silent tears

Of one who is hurt.

So many people;

Their calls for help swallowed up

By our own voices.

So today, do not

Speak. Listen instead, and see

What you now can hear.

Thanks for sharing your amazing poem with us, Rachel!

Don’t forget to register your Day of Silence event here!

*Please note, the views expressed in this submission are of the author, and are not necessarily shared by GLSEN.

   

About Juliann DiNicola

       

Juliann DiNicola is a part of the Community Initiatives department at GLSEN- the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network. Before working for GLSEN, Juliann was an educator with Girls Inc. and is an AmeriCorps alumni. Juliann studied Social Science Education and History at the University of Central Florida. She enjoys FRIENDS re-runs and cereal.