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Say "shut up" one more time to me and
I will show you how loud the voiceless can be.
Let's not pretend that you respect my race, my gender --
Enough of your BS claims of being superior. You are
Not better than me because of accidents of birth and
Circumstance, and my culture is not lesser than.
Each unspoken word saves my breath for something better.
About the Creator
Alison McBain
Alison McBain writes fiction & poetry, edits & reviews books, and pens a webcomic called “Toddler Times.” In her free time, she drinks gallons of coffee & pretends to be a pool shark at her local pub. More: http://www.alisonmcbain.com/
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Comments (1)
Βreath and silence, whisper and mistake.immediacy, strength, and emotion. Very good work!