I Wanted My Scream Back
written by: Roni Blooms
I wanted my scream back.
I ached for the momentum.
Instead, only a whisper.
As crowds gathered
and good times were had,
I sat perpendicular to a shadow
that stared into my soul.
And I stared back as
this soulless creature
visually broke me in four:
my mind,
my body,
my voice,
my soul.
I sat paralyzed.
With no sound.
I wanted my scream back.
Hi! I’m Roni Blooms — a Southern-born poet who has always used words as my safe haven. Since childhood, writing has helped me navigate grief, rebellion, and the quiet journey back to softness and self. Much of my work lives in that space — a space of reflection, healing, and reclamation. I write to create the kind of emotional sanctuary that has carried me through life. In many ways, I’m just returning the favor.
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- I Wanted My Scream Back - July 20, 2025
