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Contributor Series 6: A Currency of Words, Sin of Omission


10.03.10 Posted in Contributor Series 6, today's words by

Contributor Series 6: A Currency of Words
Sin of Omission
By Kim Klugh

What needs to be said
is that I regret
my silence
that I did not speak up
that I did not say stop

breathe

take a step back

that my courage froze full in my throat
so in the end I was just like the rest
waiting for someone else to

make a move

to make it cease
to halt the crossfire
to utter, enough

what needs to be said
in the aftermath
is that I am sorry
you ended up a casualty
but for one word
I could have voiced



Remnants (February 2010), published as part of Contributor Series 4: Aspects of the Elephant, was Kim Klugh’s most recent poem to appear at vox poetica.



10 Responses to “Contributor Series 6: A Currency of Words, Sin of Omission”

  1. Your voice was heard with all the words.

  2. Jean says:

    Oh, Kim!
    Your poem set me to musing about how many times I wish I’d said, “I’m sorry.” or defended someone by telling another, “Don’t do that to her,” or by explaining, “What I meant to say, was…”

    Perhaps, your poem will help me remember.

  3. One of my favorites of the series thus far. Great piece!

  4. bobbie troy says:

    Wow, I think a lot of us can relate to this.

  5. Stan says:

    So, I guess I should say something, instead of just reading and moving on. If faith without works is dead, as James says, then poems that do not prompt response may be suspect as well. Thanks, Kim.

  6. Sarah says:

    Nice one!

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