because i love words

i use my voice. i am clear. when i speak, i do not speak in a language that you do not understand. and when you ask me, i tell you.

so when i say that you should stop because i am frightened, when i shout that i am dying beneath your anger, WHEN I TELL YOU THAT YOU MUST NEVER BEHAVE IN SUCH A WAY


i expect, like anyone would, that you will understand.

because i loved you,
i stayed.
and then i didn't, and so i left, and i will never again quiet myself.