I could speak to the seas, but the waves would overpower me.
I could speak to the trees but the branches would sway over me.
I could speak to animals, but they wouldn’t understand me.
I could speak to my parents, but they’d just ignore me.
I could speak to you, but you’d just push past me.
I could think to myself, but I wouldn’t understand me.
So I’ll drown in the sea, hang in the trees, talk about my feelings with no such ease.
I feel as if I’m in a cage, just like a bird.
freedom isn’t just speaking up,
it’s about being heard.