They Thought They Could Shut You Up!
It's funny how they think
They can censor your ideas
Your words
Even your thoughts
Making you a clone
Thinking your dumb
So they pick and beat down
Until they have you in their palm
Thinking you've crashed to the ground
Twisting on command
Who are they
To tell you
How to be
To tell you
What to think
To tell you
What to say
Find peace deep inside
Let your sun shine
Smile wide
Know in your heart
That you will never hide
Don't ever let anyone try and control you
They are just weak inside
Jealous
Filled with hate
See you as prey
Fight till the end
Let your soul open wide
They cannot take your mind
They cannot take your pride
They thought they could shut you up
Make them think again
Scream out loud
Far and wide!
Comments
- AUTHOR
Thank you Della. :)
I really co'ulndt ask for more from this article.
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Thanks Randi for stopping by! :)
And theynever sgould! Great poem. True story. If only everyone understood! Up and awesome!
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Thank you Billybuc! :)
I love the message my friend! There will always be those who want to step down hard on free spirits; there will always be those who want to silence individuality. Bravo for this poem.
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Thank you Cheryl! :)
Very inspirational, thanks you so much for sharing this poem with us.
- AUTHOR
@ Hi Pearl thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. ( You can't be that negative. ) :)
@ Hi Deborah thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time out to stop by. :)
@ Hi LoveDoctor thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. :)
@ Hi Coffee thank you so much for your inspiring words and for sharing on your facebook. Whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger! :)
@ Hi Vonda thanks a lot for your comment, vote and for stopping by! :)
@ Hi JustWriter your comment made me smile. That's a great compliment. Thank you. I am very glad you enjoyed. :)
again, loved the words...
and i also loved the picture!!
you are fabulous...write on!!!
Interesting......you went in.......voted up!
I've been there two times and it really breaks my heart each recollection. Self pity...makes me cry all the time. You are truly right. "They are just weak inside-Jealous-Filled with hate-See you as prey-
They cannot take your mind-They cannot take your pride-They thought they could shut you up-Make them think again..."
Awesome. I love this! Sharing on my Passionate Poetry on Facebook. Thank you Caroline. Cheers!
Awesome! Powerful message.
Never let them shut us up. we can scream if we want to!!!!this is an awesome write.. wonderful poem..
sharing
Debbie
Nicely Done... I want to use it as my Catch-cry because THEY are always trying to Shut Me Up!! I don't know why.. but now I know that I don't need to listen to anyone more negative than me! Thanks for sharing your talent and spirit Caroline... take care.. PD
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@ Hi Wayne thank you so much for stopping by. That scream needs to be heard loud and clear by everyone. Have a great day! :)
@ Hi Michael thank you! :)
@ Hi Frog lol nobody can shut you up and no one ever should. Thank you for coming by! :)
@ Hi Eric wow what a wonderful independent daughter you have! You must be very proud. Cheers to her! Thank you for your wonderful comment! :)
@ Hi Frank thank you very much! :)
@ Hi Ruby thank you so much dear friend. :)
@ Hi Mhatter the sky's the limit. Thanks for the wonderful comment. :)
@ Hi Eddy thank you so much. Enjoy your weekend as well. :)
@ Hi Leslie thanks so much for sharing and reading! I love your comment. :)
@ Hi Neil I love that FLY= First Love Yourself. That's awesome. Thanks so much for your comment. :)
@ Hi Critical thanks so much for your comment and for reading! :)
@ Hi Fpherj48 thanks for the wonderful comment! :)
@ Hi Gypsy thank you very much! You are so right dear lady. :)
Voted up. More power to the people let's continue to make ourselves heard. Great writing.
Yes! Excellent, strong and loud! Be who you are and love who you are!
This is a wonderful poem of individuality and self-confidence!
Fantastic !!!
Awesome job -- "Be who you are" ...
to FLY = F.L.Y.
F irst
L ove
Y ourself
Great poem -- scream on!!!
This is my fav!
Bravo for brave words spoken with no apology! I love it!
The picture is also sooo unique!
You go Caroline - 'far and wide' - i'm right there with you!
voting up and sharing everywhere, fb, tweet, hub, whatever i can find...lol
Thanks for this - smiling large!
A true gem ;I truly enjoyed it.
Take care and enjoy your weekend.
Eddy.
Very very good. Thank you. The only challenge in this is what will you do? Great things, I'm sure
Wow, You tell em. Expression is here to stay, come what may..Loved it..
very impressive.. yeah voted damn awesome!!!!
Great Hub, My youngest daughter wrote one quite similar as a Junior in High School Academy. I nurtured that fierce independence. She repaid me by getting on Honor Roll, becoming Student Body President and a full ride to Berekely. The reward was not the accolades, but the fact that she did it her way. Every young person should read your wonderful poem.
Shut me up? I don't think so...
The Frog
very nice Caroline .. very nice..!
Get that primortal scream out there scream out there loud and clear. We are first and foremost individuals and what we think and say should stand for something. Too many today have the "herd mentality" and just go along with however someone labels them. That is how we truly become "sheeple"! Good write! ~WB
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Hi Ghaelach it's nice to see you. Great advice everyone should hear. Thank you. :)
Hi Shininggirlisheyes thanks so much for all of your support and sharing! I love the symbolism of the phoenix rising from the ashes. :)
Fantastic ! Here's to rising from the ashes like a phoenix to soar above all the oppressors in this world! This is such a beautiful and important message that must be shared. So that's just what I'm going to do.
Voting up and sharing.
Hi carolinemd21.
Well written hub with a lot of info and meaning in it.
THEY are all around us and it is so easy to give in. Staying strong is the best way to defeat THEM.
LOL Ghaelach
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