Honesty Slips

People get annoyed of my opinions all the time even though I just try to help them.

Honesty slips but with the world screaming,

It sinks into the quiet.

People say my voice is etched in bold,

With a subtle italic in every sentence, I speak. 

People say my voice is courageous, fluid, in tune. 

But, sometimes, people speak too soon.

Compliments turn to insults.

Blades of truth. 

My eyes can't lie, 

What shall I say?

What can I do?

People say they want opinions when they really support

Want the truth but lust for flattery.

What shall I do,

But be coerced?

As soon as my brain converses, 

My words turn worthless.

With loneliness that has come before me. 

Born from misjudgments and insecurities I sit silent. 

Only to be asked to speak again.

But my voice stays quiet.  

Author's Note

how do y'all think I can make it flow better if not what did you like about it!

Reviews

[Kady R.]

Helllooo Nat!!! Stumbled across your poem and I'm glad I did!! I can relate to saying what's in your heart and mind then getting misunderstood by it.

The poem flowed very well and I like the rhyming you put in it. Also I enjoyed how you related your voice to a tune then ended then poem with being silent. Personally I definitely feel there is a time to speak, a time to stay silent, and a time to listen. What I mean is sometimes things need to be said, sometimes observing is all we could do, and sometimes hearing something is what is needed the most.

Keep writing!! Don't loose that voice of yours!! You touched my heart today after reading your poem and I know you'll touch others too. :) Thanks for daring to share.

[Nat]

Thank you so much, I just started this page after directing a club for poetry in high school! I'm trying to restart my journey in college, your poems are great too! thank you for welcoming me into the community and I'm glad you enjoyed it,it means a lot and motivates me to keep posting these pieces.

[Kady R.]

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