Intrepid Silence

Renee Perkins

Silence. Silence. No sound is made.

Intrepid it makes me, intrepid I go.

Utterance. Hush. No sound is made.

Faltering creeps along my rind.

It whispers its cruelty down my spine.

No sound is made. No sound is made.

Geared misfortune, easily hung.

No sound is made. No sound is made.

Out in the open, they swing, they swung.

No sound is made. No sound is made.

Intrepid is my screeching roar.

Combat the frailty cascading my core.

Wailing grief, injustice is done.

Sound is made. Sound is made.

Haunting malice, mephitic love

Smothering them to life.

Saddled-tied, I quicken in.

Dare I lie. I lie again.

Silence.

Sound unmade.

Renee Perkins

Renee A. Perkins, M.S. in Criminal Justice, is a passionate DEIA&B advocate and emerging poet. Her lyrical, narrative-driven writing style infuses both her published poetry and her ongoing work on a verse novel. With years of lived experience, Renee brings a unique voice to disability rights and inclusion efforts. Her multifaceted expertise spans professional development, social justice, and literary arts, bridging the gap between academic rigor and creative expression. As she continues to craft her verse novel, Renee's work exemplifies the powerful intersection of social advocacy and poetic storytelling.

Renee Perkins

[2024].