Literary Labyrinth

Feeling introspective about the fragility of human existence

A few overly complicated words with a fairly simple meaning

I find that the bigger the word

The easier it is to hide behind

The longer it takes to roll off the tongue

The longer I have to steady my voice

The more eloquent the language

The more cloaked in anonymity my feelings are

It’s almost an art form

This verbal slight of hand

A pretty flash of vowels under your nose keeps you occupied

While the pain presses a cold knife to my throat

That you will never see

Therefore can never address

In my experience

Words can build the strongest wall between the world outside

And the turmoil that lives between your ears

My big words build a dam in your ears

Confusing your mind

Preventing the truth from being heard

Because the more I speak

The less I say

And the less you want to hear 

Reviews

[BlankCypher]

I must say, I absolutely love this! The premise is very interesting and is something that's very relevant to any writer anywhere. We use words for many different things; to express ourselves, to defend ourselves and to erect walls to hide ourselves behind as you have most aptly insinuated. Words are more powerful than anything physical we'll ever encounter and will serve as our sword, shield and our obituary.
Very well written, with powerful imagery,
Fantastic work! Thank you for sharing this!

[Satan's Daughter]

Thank you so much for your kind review :)

[BlankCypher]

My pleasure ^_^