hello, can anybody hear me..?

by Mr. Darcy   Aug 14, 2018


Can you hear that whining sound up there;
A constant sound I've taught myself to bear.

As a boy the sound, at times would modulate -
Is this is how aliens communicate?

Slap! My head would jerk with an impact.
A heavy hand of punishment from my dad.

Mum would join in too, it brought them joy
to abuse the three of us: one girl, two boys.

The ringing now I know is, Tinnitus.
Caused from the daily damage served to us.

I've learned to find a peace within the noise;
A place I choose to love my inner voice.

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- Mr. Darcy
© 2018

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  • 5 years ago

    by Darren

    judges comment

    Mr D has written a heart breaking piece this week that deserves recognition. It is a brave write. You can't help but feel for him and admire his strength of character to not only share this piece but share his strength. I don't him well but from reading his poetry I can see that he is a well rounded caring individual. Love the double meaning in the title as well, points to not only his condition but also how he must have felt as a child. (7 points)

  • 5 years ago

    by CJ Maleney

    A very thought provoking poem and something I understand to a degree.

    I wouldn't lay one finger on my kids despite my own personal experience..

    In a strange way my own experience altered of and in some ways made me bicester person. It obviously has done this to you also. I think we aspire to be better than them.

    Thank you for writing this and sharing.

    Craig

  • 5 years ago

    by Brenda

    Michael, I am sorry you had to endure this. This is nothing a child should have to go through. Thank you for sharing this-hugs to you-

    btw, did you mean bear vs bare?

    • 5 years ago

      by Mr. Darcy

      Thanks, Brenda. Bare - minimal coverage Bear - large paws - to tolerate
      Xx

  • 5 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    Oh my goodness this is just.... Breathtakingly sad. Things we've had to put up with make us beautiful people Mr D and you are one of those beautiful people regardless of what you or others may think
    Much love xx

    • 5 years ago

      by Mr. Darcy

      I accepted me many years ago. It took a while, but a special person showed me the way.
      Thanks, Em. Xx

  • 5 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Thanks, Michael for the advice and the nomination.

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