Speak

Because of you my life has changed
I've felt so damaged, my head so derranged
Because of you I've felt so weak
Because of you I'm unable to speak

You took my voice as well as my life
Your words and motions still feel sharp as knives
The memory haunts my thoughts and my dreams
But I stay hidden so no one hears my screams

I can't change what happened no matter how hard I try
But I'm sick of living like I've already died
I've stayed silent for so long but now I'm making a choice
I'm getting stronger and finding my voice

I can hold my hands up like a tree's branches in the sky
Leaves turned toward the sun, feel like I can fly
I'll no longer live feeling quiet, scared, and meek
My world's coming back together, and once again I can speak