The Quiet Between Words
But, is the silence actually killing me?
Oh, mama...
Why do you do this to me?
Why do you think I deserve your silent treatment?
Why do you give me more quiet,
Than words?
Dad says he's used to it...
What with all the mistakes he's done.
Sis isn't even near to feel the wrath
Your silent treatment brings.
But here I am..
Trying to get you to speak out
Release the unspoken emotions.
So that, maybe, just maybe
I can share some of mine, too.
My silent moments with my spouse
And now your silent moments with me.
As though, you're punishing me.
I suppose you are, because...
You never really think I'm on your side.
You never really take my side, either.
So while I'm trying to bloom understanding
In spaces between the words,
I drown in misery
Of your silence...
I try to be the bigger person
To fill the spaces with laughter
An anecdote of my boring day
A conversation about food (because why not?)
But I don't get much.
Am I cursed to a life
Of only giving, mum?
Because it seems to be a common pattern
That you don't want to help me break.
Sigh...
*walks back home
Here we go again.
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Manisha Dhalani
Content writer and marketer helping solopreneurs achieve organic growth. Loves reading, eating cake, and having insightful conversations.
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Comments (20)
This is heartbreaking. Congratulations on making the Leaderboard, Manisha!
Wow, I am so happy you placed on the leaderboard. Gave me the chance to read your work. Congratulations
Woohoo! A big Congratulations on winning 2nd place for Most Popular Story this week 🥳🎉🎉 Incredibly done🤗
The most unique and best story. All the best!
Uhhhh so sad and I can feel your frustration. Great poem. Congratulations on top story.
I so deeply understand You and feel its the worst kind of a treatment so many of us experience firstly from family members and the whole virtual world of harmful individuals mostly when we try to entirely help the cruel ones they trap us even deeper into it and if not healed on a daily basis it brings so much pain and frustration and all these terrible patterns that are bringing us even more despair but still You are here so courageous to write to share the truth that heals every other reader who go through the same harmful pattern of silent treatment from another You are a Hero ! and a warrior and sharing truth is a real healing step towards the suffering and pain that breaks us when We give love and get a silent but in some days You will gain Love and rebuild Yourself again and again I am sending You healing vibes of purest energy to clean Your mind and body from these all experiences and much Love for everyday ! and of course Congratulations on Top story !
Damn I can feel the despair and the frustration! You really want to break the negative cycle but can't. Because the other person won't listen. But what can we do...we love them despite these issues/habits... Great piece and congrats! 🙂
Very emotional 🥺 But good story! 💞
Silence is tough. I hope you never lose the strength to keep trying. And I truly hope you get rewarded for your efforts. The world revolves on hope 🩵 Congratulations on top story!
This is very emotional! Congratulations on your top story ✨
Your poem is an emotional read, so dismal and yet so powerful. Congratulations on the Top Story.
It's probably a cultural thing because its familiar for sure. We can't be responsible for other people though. Honor them because they birthed us, and you don't even have to like them, to honor them. Their purpose was to be used as a vessel for your entrance into this world, you, who touches other peoples' lives in ways you might not even be aware of.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
They don't change. Ever. This is a powerful piece. Congrats on the TS.
Silence can be so loud. 💕
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Powerful poem...
I can feel your despair through your words. Its a powerful poem. Take care of yourself.
Such a sea of longing here. I can feel the tide of loneliness creeping out, leaving you alone on a deserted shore. Great job conveying the emotion in such a realistic stream of consciousness poem. 💕
Oh no, I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I can only imagine how heartbreaking it is 🥺