You have set out
On a path of scars and tears
To bring a subject
That delves in shadows
Into the light
Whether people wish to speak
Or ignore the social plight
*
Using fiction as your soapbox
Weaving the taboo
Into the grand adventure
Either as the core
Or an issue from the side
You are determined
To get the conversation started
*
The risk is high
Silence is utter failure
Mindless shrieking is a dud
You seek speech
On a topic we shun and hide
Out of fear of ugliness
That thrives in humanity
*
Some will turn away
Looking for other pastures
Where the taboo remains sealed
Their departures crudely declared
Others will send thanks
As they see a hero
Survive a plight they know too well
Legends of Windemere 
Strong stuff, Charles.
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Thanks.
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Well told, Charles.
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Thanks. 😁
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Wow. Now that certainly is apt! Very powerful!
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Thanks. 😊
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Wow! Powerful, Charles.
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Thanks
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You’re welcome.
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Some declare crudely and some thank you… So true! We tend to focus on those first ones, but the ones who appreciate us are the ones we should be focused on.
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Part of it is because the louder voices drown out the softer ones. They get aggressive and kind of force a fight.
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Seriously, I think we naturally pay more attention to harsh words than kind ones. A threat response. We’re on the lookout for danger. Personally, I’m trying to train myself to listen more to the kind words and let the harsh ones roll off.
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger.
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Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome, Charles!
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Speaking about the taboo issues are bound to bring wrath of some but being silent on such issues is also a sin.Brave message.God bless!!
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Thanks. That wrath does make things difficult to tackle. Even if one is using fiction to broach the subject.
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