Sometimes, these things make me hate adult! Poetry Analysis (Silenced Fury)

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Have you ever read a poem that just hits you right in the feels? Well, today, we’re diving into "Silenced Fury," a piece that takes us on an emotional rollercoaster of betrayal, anger, and all those messy feelings we sometimes can’t put into words. This poem is like a friend who totally gets your pain and lets you know you’re not alone. So grab your favorite snack, get cozy, and let’s explore this powerful piece together. You might just find it resonates with your own experiences!

Silenced Fury

by Uni Sonia Yulianti

If I were grown and wise,

I’d treat every soul the same, no lies.

If I had the weight of a name,

I’d teach, not leave you in shame.

But that moment? It was filth, pure rot.

I stood alone in a sea, left to rot.

Hands clenched, teeth bared in vain,

Beneath your fraud, I seethe in pain.

Why were you so late?

Why play me like bait?

Am I just a fool in your twisted show?

Am I just a puppet you’ll never know?

You set my heart ablaze in ire,

I loathe you for stoking this fire.

Every slight, each bitter sting,

I curse your names for everything.

I scream in silence, trapped and small,

I wish to tear down, to see you fall.

I'm crying rivers you’ll never see,

Your scorn cuts deep, it’s killing me.

ANALYSIS OF THE POEM

"If I were grown and wise,  

I’d treat every soul the same, no lies.  

If I had the weight of a name,  

I’d teach, not leave you in shame."

The speaker starts by imagining what it would be like to be older and wiser. They reflect on how, if they were in a position of power or authority ("the weight of a name"), they would treat everyone with kindness and honesty. The speaker is disappointed because they were not treated this way. Instead of lifting people up, the person they are speaking about caused them to feel shame. This shows that the speaker values honesty and fairness and feels that the person who wronged them did the opposite.

"But that moment? It was filth, pure rot.  

I stood alone in a sea, left to rot.  

Hands clenched, teeth bared in vain,  

Beneath your fraud, I seethe in pain."

The speaker recalls a specific moment when they felt completely betrayed and abandoned. They describe the moment as "filth" and "rot," which makes it sound like something dirty and rotten—something that caused deep emotional harm. The phrase "stood alone in a sea" suggests that the speaker felt isolated, as if they were surrounded by their pain with no one to help them. Their "hands clenched" and "teeth bared" represent their anger and frustration, but it was all "in vain," meaning that their efforts to express their hurt or fight back didn’t change anything. The person who hurt them committed some kind of "fraud"—possibly lying or manipulating the speaker—and this has left the speaker feeling deeply angry and in pain.

"Why were you so late?  

Why play me like bait?  

Am I just a fool in your twisted show?  

Am I just a puppet you’ll never know?"

Here, the speaker begins to directly question the person who hurt them. They want to know why the person was "late," which might mean they were unreliable or didn’t come through for the speaker when needed. The phrase "play me like bait" suggests the speaker feels they were used or manipulated, like someone set a trap using them without caring about their feelings. The speaker wonders if they are just a "fool" or an easily tricked person in the other’s "twisted show," as if the other person was playing cruel emotional games with them. Lastly, the speaker asks if they are nothing more than a "puppet," someone who was controlled and used, and perhaps someone the other person never truly cared about or understood.

"You set my heart ablaze in ire,  

I loathe you for stoking this fire.  

Every slight, each bitter sting,  

I curse your names for everything."

In these lines, the speaker expresses their intense anger. The phrase "You set my heart ablaze in ire" means that the other person made them extremely angry, like a fire burning inside them. The word "ire" is another word for anger. The speaker says they "loathe" the other person, which means they hate them deeply, especially because this person "stoked the fire"—they made the anger worse by continuing to hurt the speaker. Each "slight" (which means insult or offense) and every "bitter sting" (painful action or word) has caused the speaker to become more and more upset. The speaker even goes so far as to "curse" the person’s name, blaming them for everything bad that has happened.

"I scream in silence, trapped and small,  

I wish to tear down, to see you fall.  

I'm crying rivers you’ll never see,  

Your scorn cuts deep, it’s killing me."

In this final stanza, the speaker describes how they are dealing with their emotions. Although they feel like screaming, they are "screaming in silence," meaning no one hears them or understands their pain. They feel "trapped and small," like they have no power and are stuck in a situation they can’t escape. The speaker wishes for revenge, saying they want to "tear down" the person who hurt them and "see you fall." This shows that the speaker is so hurt that they want the other person to suffer, too. The speaker mentions crying "rivers," meaning they are shedding a lot of tears, but the person who hurt them will never see or acknowledge this pain. The last line, "Your scorn cuts deep, it’s killing me," reveals just how much the other person’s cruelty or rejection has affected the speaker—it’s causing them deep emotional suffering, almost as if it’s destroying them from the inside.

Overall Analysis

In the poem "Silenced Fury," the speaker is reflecting on a painful betrayal. The poem begins with the speaker expressing their disappointment that the person they trusted didn’t treat them with the respect and fairness they deserved. Instead, the person caused the speaker to feel abandoned, angry, and deeply hurt.

As the poem progresses, the speaker’s emotions become more intense. They feel manipulated, like they were used by the person they trusted. This leads to feelings of rage, hatred, and a strong desire for the other person to suffer in return. However, the speaker also feels powerless, as if they are trapped in their pain, unable to express it fully or make the other person understand the depth of their suffering.

At its core, the poem is about feeling betrayed and how that betrayal can lead to a mix of anger, sadness, and frustration. The speaker experiences a range of emotions, from longing for fairness and honesty to a desperate wish for revenge. Yet, despite their intense feelings, they feel unseen and unheard, which only deepens their pain. 

Ultimately, "Silenced Fury" captures the emotional experience of being wronged by someone close, and the struggle to cope with the lingering anger and sorrow that follow. The speaker is left with their "silenced fury," which suggests a deep inner rage that cannot be fully expressed or resolved.

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Wow, what a ride, right? "Silenced Fury" really packs a punch with its raw emotions and relatable struggles. It’s a reminder that we all have moments when we feel unheard or betrayed, and that’s totally okay! So, what do you think? Have you ever felt that “silenced fury”? Remember, it’s all part of being human. Let’s keep the conversation going! Drop your thoughts in the comments, share your favorite lines, or tell us how you cope with your own feelings. Until next time, keep those poetic vibes alive, and don’t forget to let your voice be heard!✌