I Found My Voice

They told me to speak up

and then silenced me

They told me to be bold

and then caged me

They told me to fly

and then clipped my wings

I was afraid

and ashamed 

and alone 

I was dying inside until I finally understood


They wanted me to speak up

and repeat their pre-approved words

They wanted me to be bold

in being their clone

They wanted me to fly

tied to their rope

And then

I found my voice

And I found my courage

And I flew away...

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