Voice: a poem

Penny Walters wrote this poem as part of a poetry workshop run by our poet in digital residence Matt Sowerby.

i am hidden small and dainty

issues with health and motivation

my world is crumbling around me

my pain is hidden from all to see

but i have one thing

i have a voice

abused and berated downcast

shunned by government and society

unloved and forgotten

but i have a voice

i use my voice

loud and clear

shout and scream

for all to hear

more articulate more knowledge and more motivation

i am here to help to use my voice

to speak up for those who cant

who are hidden like me

who feel that there is no hope

i have a voice

Penny has been speaking out about her experiences through our Food Power programme. Click here to read her story.

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