For Those Who Can’t Find the Words

*For Those Who Can’t Find the Words*

Not everyone can afford to
go on a shopping spree of assorted degrees―
Education isn’t always earned— sometimes it’s simply paid for.
Some may not be legibly gifted,
or Do have a say, but just can’t lift it…
Some shout ideals and make passionate appeals,
but no one hears them:
Because they have no voice.
Even I may be among the latter, so this
is for those who have felt what I felt and feel what I felt — and may feel again.
My pain was no stronger or more poignant,
Only theirs may never be heard—
Just because they can’t find the words.

From Art of Mind II: All In
Copyright © 2012 Clyde Aidoo