Speak Up

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Thoughts on Life

To anyone who knew her

She was always the Quiet One

Even when it mattered-

When the screaming in her head

Became much too loud

And all she wanted to do

Was to silence the demons inside

Telling her to jump.



What use was it

In speaking up?

In admitting she was as crazy

As they thought she was?

She just wanted to be accepted

Not sent to a mental asylum

For more people to look on

And wonder what’s wrong with her.


Author's Notes/Comments: 

Inspired by: "She wondered how many hours it had been since she'd talked out loud. If you didn't use your voice, ever, would it eventually shrivel up and dry away? Was there a natural selection involved in not speaking up?"

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