The Unspoken
An Attempt to Put into Words the Darkness That More People Succumb to Than You Think, and Other Spiritual Journeys
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The Unspoken
I am broken.
Can I admit that to you?
When all goes quiet,
My brokenness surfaces in my mind.
Forget about the present.
Forge into the past.
Forget about life.
Forge into the unreal.
I am faking it.
Can I admit that to you?
When all is present,
My truthfulness sinks into unconsciousness.
Forget about the anxiety.
Forge into the to-do.
Forget about me.
Forge into others.
I am in trouble.
Can I admit that to you?
When all blows up,
My troubles cease to exist.
Forget about the mess.
Forge into the controllable.
Forget about the cards.
Forge into the bluff.
I am broken.
I am faking it.
I am in trouble.
Can I admit that to you?
When I have nowhere to turn,
When I face adversity,
He always sends me hope.
He always sends me a friend.
I don’t have to be alone.
I don’t have to hide.
I don’t have to forsake.
I can admit this to you.
In the end, who knows?
He could use this weakness.
He could use these experiences
To provide strength for the future.
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Thoughts that replay endlessly in your head, nightmares that leave you shaking, pain that brings you to your knees—we may not often discuss these experiences, but they are more common than we might think. Even in the darkest of times, we are not alone.
In The Unspoken, author Alyce Preston exposes her vulnerabilities and fears through poems about personal experiences relating to mental illness that are normally left unspoken in religious circles and within faith-based writing; these include depression, anxiety, and suicide. She seeks to shed light on the darkest of places and bring hope to those who can no longer see. In her poetry, Alyce describes her struggles, shared by so many today, and inspires through her own life and faith.
When we confront our troubles and speak about them, this can serve as a balm to help begin our healing journey. Through these raw and powerful verses, Alyce hopes to bring others with her along the path toward wellness.
About the Author
Alyce Preston is a first-time author who wants to share her story. She currently teaches high school in the Midwest and writes in her spare time. She believes her experiences are not unlike those of others; she seeks to share them in order to bring the good news to those who are hurting like she was before she found a reason to live.