UN-SILENCED

Definition of Silence:

• the complete absence of sound.
• the fact or state of abstaining from speech.
• the avoidance of mentioning or discussing something.

Silence has been a running theme in my life, since the days of my innocence. Birthed from my ancestors and a lineage fraught with pain, silence, and joy. All of these were not discussed throughout my life and over time the silence became deafening. Watching the collective un-silencing unfolding I cannot help but reflect on my silence “where did my voice go? why do I remain silent?”

My voice is stifled.

My voice is weak.

My voice is cautious.

As I breathe deep and continue to clear space, my voice is becoming un-silent. Images and sensations of being silent, afraid to scream fill the recesses of my soul but as they are releasing the energy is sparking something different. I am finding courage and passion to continue to breathe life into my voice. To express myself, my thoughts, my vulnerabilities, my rage, and be silenced no longer.

I will express my past.

I will express my future.

I will express my pain.

I will express my joy and pleasure.