Silence

Silence - Speaks volumes,

Descending heavy around me,

Consuming me, devouring me,

I am the object of everyone's mirth.

Silence - Very soon

From its grip will free me,

In my next life, will leave me,

I have been deaf from birth.

Silence - As a child

Scared me, intimidated me,

Promised not to let go of me,

My constant cause of fear.

Silence - Driving me wild,

Surrounding me, confining me,

Hopelessly overwhelming me,

I prayed one day I would hear.

Silence - As I grew,

Befriended me, accompanied me,

Stood by me, walked with me,

No longer a part of strife.

Silence - Had a new

Meaning to me, worth to me,

Gave a new direction and path to me,

I learnt to accept my life.

Silence - Made me belong,

Held my hand to guide me,

Like my shadow beside me,

Made me brave and strong.

Silence - My soul and heart,

Is audible to none but me,

Ignored by all, cherished by me,

My deafness is my integral part.

Silence - As time went by,

In its arms enclosed me,

Comforted me, supported me,

I saw it in a new light.

Silence - Till the day I die,

Will strengthen me, encourage me,

Invaluable lessons it will teach me,

It has taught me to fight.