by silence,
you’ve tried your hand
at venomous violence,
but here’s the thing:
i am not your appliance
to hit the off button on,
and i don’t owe you
compliance,
and you sure as hell
will never buy
my silence.
© 2025 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, November 29, 2025.
Tittu
November 26, 2025
East Stroudsburg, PA
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The poem revolves around empowerment and resistance against oppression. The speaker asserts their autonomy and refuses to be silenced or controlled by someone who employs violence, both verbal and emotional. The poem conveys a strong message about self-worth and the rejection of compliance in the face of abusive behavior.
My friend, truly…thank you. You named the strength at the heart of this one and I am thankful it delivered, my friend. Thank you for your astute read and analysis, as always. 🔥🔌✊🙏
A poem that I feel the surge in. Electrical it shocks and in its current reminds that we are not machines that are owned and controlled by a master but our own beings with our own power and will not tolerate having the plug pulled.
Soren, I appreciate this…that sense of reclaiming your own current, your own power...which is right where this poem sits. Much appreciated my friend. Glad it delivered! 🔥🔌✊🙏
Most welcome Tristan
We can't answer this. What appliance does Ol' P have?! lol.
Oh my, can't answer that. But here are the sounds ch-ch-chug-glug-glug woohooo! Why did he scream woohoo? Don't answer that!
Now he's saying woo-hoo too! lol.
Don't think I've ever come across the dynamics of an abusive relationship expressed more succinctly here, Tristan.👍👍
My friend, truly…thank you. You caught the heart of what this is pushing back against…no frills, no softening. Your read is solid, as always, and appreciated. 🔥🔌✊🙏
Now these feelings far too well and so happy to be unplugged!🙏🏻🕊️
Amen...and me too! Others might not be...but that is THEIR problem! 🤣
Superb work.
Thank you, Thomas! Much appreciated, my friend!
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