I won’t deny my heart.
Lying to myself
Is not an option.
Nor is allowing myself
To remain unexpressed.
I will speak words
That echo in the depths of my soul.
If you try to silence me
Or refuse to listen,
I will shout louder,
Shout at the top of my lungs
With all of the strength in my body
To be heard.
All to be heard.
I’ve stood back
And watched the crowd,
Heard their words,
Seen their actions.
They are not wise,
They are foolish and stubborn,
As I once was.
I refuse to allow them
To remain lost.
I refuse to deny them
The answers I’ve found.
I refuse to believe
That I can’t make a difference.
I refuse to believe…
That I won’t.
I refuse,
To go unheard.
To ever go unheard
Because I didn’t have the courage to speak,
Courage to save.
Age 15