When do you speak out?

Sometimes the contemplative moment hits me,
  and of course the questions start.

A bombardment of images,
  combined with the endless soundtrack....

What else could be expected?

Rage is easy,
  and so very simple.

Just be carried away with the mob mentality.

Joy,
  overshadowed by materialism.

Pain,
  echoed by random tears,
     mostly ignored.

Once in awhile,
  voices should sound from the silence,
    carrying across the room.

The message reflecting the emotion,
  but understanding the cause.
  

   Maybe,
     opening an eye.
        One not shadowed by the crowd.

Reviews

[Lorry]

It seems to be the way of the world these days, but as long as we have voices speaking out, it doesn't have to be. It is very rarely armies that change the world, no matter what the history books say, it is the individuals actions and words that can have the biggest changes to our times. Keep speaking my friend, thought provoking write.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you.
Too often, words are ignored. Simple acts are not noticed. Armies change the landscape, but you hear the words of the soldiers. Sometimes, you get to see when they go beyond, and help those around them. Same as each everyday person, we can only try.

[emmajoy]

Perhaps, maybe.. we need cut down on both speech and silence. Then, sit back to analyse which has given or taken most pleasure, empathy, courage, and so forth. There's a saying something like.. 'silence is only golden for those digging at the heel of a rainbow' .. can take that or leave it. However, how would someone suggest that with body language? Your words are so utterly thoughtful, they make for debate, yet your phrases lie gentle and logical. Maybe, speaking out, daring, to dare lies in the day to day and certainly not politics - words balanced with sanity - whatever that means!

[Jon Roggie]

Wow. You took some time on this one. To be honest, this one was sparked by the current events of the day. The sad part is it seems to still be true. The body language part. This is hard. The easiest example is speaking, looking completely exhausted. You let the words take over. The energy grows, and is shared. You share what you are feeling. Finally, words are meant to be debated. Something which is day to day! Thank you for spending so much time with this one.

[Shannon]

Its not enough to feel bad but to endeavour to truly understand. And perhaps even address. Critique of pop culture. The last line original and impactful.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. So many get carried along. It shouldn't be just because everyone is doing it.

[Shannon]

Good point. Well made

[Jon Roggie]

I try to stay away from these kinds of writes.

[Shannon]

Really? What do you mean by "these kinds of writes"?

[Jon Roggie]

I normally stick to a few lines, where only one carries a meaning. The rest are blinders.

[Shannon]

Lol. It's like hide and seek? Thanks for the heads up. It might help me frame future reads.

[Jon Roggie]

Due warning. I am not consistent. It is always what I am feeling at the moment.
Sometimes, I just tell a story.

[Shannon]

Confession: stories are by far my favourite, even in poetry form.

[Michael (Letters and Li..]

Wow. I really like this. It's got a nice flow and a nice, contemplative nature to it. You're really talented.

[Jon Roggie]

I can't believe this one is almost two years old. I just ramble on. Thank you.

[redhors]

'pain, echoed by random tears, mostly ignored." this is so true, we often ignore our pain even if we are aware of it...it rides on our backs without much attention. thank you for sharing this beautiful and insightful piece.

[Jon Roggie]

If you enjoy, and find something within these words, I did something. It means something to me. Thank you.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Intense in thoughts. I loved these lines:

."Once in awhile,
voices should sound from the silence,
carrying across the room."

[Jon Roggie]

This one feels more true with each passing day. Thank you.

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful use of thoughts and words. You left a lot for the reader to think about. Materialism is the need of the new generations. Few see real world. I believe we must do what we want. Not follow the sheep and the cattle to the slaughter house. Thank you Jon for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Jon Roggie]

I still think there should be more to this one. It does not feel complete.

[Coyote Poetry]

Poetry support to motivate readers to think. This poem did.

[barleygirl]

I like this odd assortment of observations & feelings, which so perfectly illustrates what you've shared in your profile! I don't say much with my mouth, mostly with my fingers, these days. But there are all kinds of ways to speak, especially not to forget body language & facial expressions! I can relate to each one of your observations here in a different way.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. My rambles usually come to a point, even though they may take awhile. You do have to notice those around you. A slump in the shoulder, blank look, hitch in the middle of a sentence. Only seen if you pay attention. Hope you are well, and may your fingers fly.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Ah, yes, those contemplative moments that begin a deluge of words, feelings and images that must be put down. It still surprises me that some people do not seem to notice the things that we writers do. I know that I want to catch the moment, the feeling, the image so that it will not disappear. I love how you end with the hope that someone will receive the message and understand, perhaps making them more receptive to their own heart. Just my take. :)

[Jon Roggie]

This one still keeps popping up. Granted it takes a couple of years to get this kind of number.
read moreThis one still keeps popping up. Granted it takes a couple of years to get this kind of number.
Trying to catch the moment is the hardest thing. The image created always seems so pale.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I will indeed! :)