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Powerful and very sensitive of you ~
Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on July 13, 2008 at 10:11 PM
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Wow - I've been missing this
and am glad I found it. Thank you for sharing with us
posted by
Smittenheimer
on July 13, 2008 at 7:50 PM
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Voice of the mute
Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing.
posted by
Kolekshuns
on July 13, 2008 at 7:01 AM
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make me smile and nod my head
posted by
chfsia
on July 13, 2008 at 12:49 AM
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Per your reactions...
I've added the note about the poem's origin. Thanks to all for reading! - Chris
posted by
Marineair
on July 12, 2008 at 9:23 PM
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Thanks, guys!
I appreciate all the encouraging comments. I actually wrote this in more of a prose format originally. I changed it to read more like poetry for this posting. I'm glad you all enjoyed it. Thanks again!
- Chris
posted by
Marineair
on July 12, 2008 at 9:21 PM
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interesting concept
posted by
Lanetay
on July 12, 2008 at 8:31 PM
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Voice of the Mute
I agree with NiteTide, I hear the poem with different ears now that I have read your note. The poem was very good even without the note, but the note brought the whole thing into instant clarity. Good job.
Joe 
posted by
SFJoseph
on July 12, 2008 at 8:27 PM
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I agree with cheugon! Sign language should be offered in high schools!!
posted by
NiteTide
on July 12, 2008 at 7:57 PM
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Years ago, I actually dated a woman who was made mute from a car accident..
...and I think of the frustration they must feel in a world where no one speaks their language.
Except maybe the few who know sign language.
I personally feel they should teach sign language in the high-schools, or offer it as an elective.
Very touching poem and 'shout-out'.
posted by
metalrat
on July 12, 2008 at 7:47 PM
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Oh wow, the poem means loads more now with the note. That is a fantastic tribute. When I was younger, I used to be in classes with a deaf person...that might not be the same, but I think the feelings might be. I was constantly amazed at her ability to stay at the top of the class and take notes while lip reading. In the end she made it to Harvard, and I can't wait to see her at my school reunion to see what amazing things she has done.
posted by
NiteTide
on July 12, 2008 at 7:41 PM
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Perhaps I should have put in a footnote...
This was an actual experience in my life. There was a mute student in one of my classes in college. I sat behind him one day watching him, and this poem was born. I'm glad it made you think; he certainly had the same effect on me... - Chris
posted by
Marineair
on July 12, 2008 at 7:31 PM
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silence is golden ... even if it seems harsh sometimes.
I totally don't know what I am talking about but I loved the poem :)
posted by
VictoriaP
on July 12, 2008 at 7:27 PM
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posted by
contagion_publishing
on July 12, 2008 at 7:19 PM
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Grand work with a defined message...
posted by
teddypoet_TheGoodByeFade
on July 12, 2008 at 7:10 PM
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...in other words...silence speaks volumes? If that is the case, you are so very right, my friend. Silence says far more than words ever can. I even think silence is far more heartbreaking than cruel words. This was a fantastic poem - got my mind thinking!!
posted by
NiteTide
on July 12, 2008 at 7:06 PM
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