Silent Rage. Poem by guy lipmore

Thoughts in his head,
Words cannot be said.
Unable to communicate,
Continued to anger and frustrate.
No use of his ears,
Born with his fears.
Burdened in to his teens,
Years of ‘inner’ rage, no dreams.

Opportunity to turn a page,
A lifeline called sign language.
However, the lad is sceptical and fearful,
Whilst his father remained hopeful.
Coaxed to attend school for deafness,
Hesitant in class with his shyness.

The teacher patiently teaches,
Hope within the lad it reaches.
His eyes widen and seem to shine,
Increasingly with every leant sign.
Rising self-belief and esteem,
A miracle, considering from where the boy had been.
Widening smile spreading from ear to ear,
Slowly but surely dissipating his fear.
Deafness had been his ‘norm’,
His new world had been born.

Heartening and fantastic to see,
Restores a bit faith in humanity.



07/12/13