Words that can’t be written

~ Natalie Dunne

My mind is full of words that can’t be written.

There’s so much that I need to pour out of me, but it can’t be shared.

But that’s all there is. This thing I can’t say.

It’s all I can think about. All I can focus on. It fills every corner of my brain.

But this is not the place, so there’s nothing else to write.

9 thoughts on “Words that can’t be written”

  2. Maybe if you say them in writing but not publish it will make room for other thoughts? I understand how it can be hard and how not everything can be shared. Hoping you are able to find the place.

    Like

    Reply

    1. Yes, I think this could be a good option. I even have other ideas that I wrote down yesterday, but this morning, I couldn’t get any of it out because of what’s going on right now. So maybe you’re right that writing it out could make space in my head for other things. Thank you.

      Like

      Reply

  3. I really feel this deeply and personally. When tragedies strike our personal lives and consume us, it is hard to express and when I was struggling to write, I felt like the words would make it even more real – I just wanted it to pass or to change. But it hasn’t, and I have…somewhat. I hope you find the words even if they are obtuse and only skirt the surface of what you are feeling.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

    1. I have tried over the last few days to come up with something that get at the feelings without actually writing exactly what’s going on, but I just haven’t been able to get it into something I like or want to publish.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

  4. I am sorry you are experiencing whatever you are experiencing. I am having one of those today too, and it is so difficult to write around it, but you have done it really well. I hope you can find some peace.

    Like

    Reply

Leave a comment