the noise of the crowd

Why were humans given words at all?

When the ones I truly want to say can’t reach anyone.

Afraid of being misunderstood, of being hurt again,

So I stayed quiet, swallowed everything down.

I carried my wounds,

Protected myself the only way I knew how,

Just to make it this far.

I’m right here —

Maybe too small for anyone to hear.

But I’m screaming with everything I have.

Someone… please notice me.

Please tell me I’ll be okay.

Why were humans given feelings at all?

Joy, sorrow, loneliness, hope —

All these colors mixing together