I used to think that my opinion never mattered.
But now I want to speak my mind.
I always watched what I said and stayed quiet.
But I never stayed quiet in my mind.
I once respected silence.
But now I want to break it.
If I could have everyone listen
I would tell them exactly how I feel.
I never defended myself.
But I might just speak up now.
I can't yell or scream.
But I can whisper and annunciate.
I won't cry.
But I might have tears fall from my words.
I used to be afraid of words, of having emotions.
But now I realize what it means to be able to feel.