whispering restrained
there is no susurrus here
overpowering
words boisterous no longer
frightened pursed lips quieted
–
whistles blow
susurrus silenced
punished voice
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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #416
RXC 2-5-26
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The Bag Lady 
Very poignant piece 🙌
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How sad is this state of affairs.
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You bring out the pathos of silence so well. It happens when your sentences are cut short by other imposing voices.
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Thank you
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Wow, this poem is deep.
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