I’m done being quiet
I’m done being calm
I’m done looking the other way
and saying nothing’s wrong
I’m done with the heartache
I’m done with the tears
I’m done with the madness
slowly changing me, while trying to hide my fears
I’m done with the ignorance
I’m done not finding out why
I’m done letting others do it for me
and learning nothing because I didn’t try
I’m done with the hate
I’m done downplaying the love
I’m done with the bullying
squashing, tearing, destroying, the pushes and the shoves
If you’re like me
and you’re done, too
Then here’s something We Can Do
Try patience, kindness, giving and empathy with a dose of gratitude
While I may be done with some things,
It’s clear to me that part is true
I’m not done with acceptance and forgiveness
I’m not done with Me or with You
And when you see someone else stand up
and begin to speak for themselves anew
Don’t be afraid to listen to their words
For they flowed from their heart to their lips straight to you
Embrace, Discuss, Parlez and Remark
For those ideas, feelings and thoughts all ring true
Listen, Consider, Tune In, Hear them out
Be done with fear and angst and begin to truly, truly Be You, too.