If I do dare to speak my peace
So many would be amused
So many would probably cover their ears
For I will speak the truth
But what is truth to others
And what is truth to me
Defining characteristics that blend
Yet have no connecting piece
Why do words hurt others
Especially when we are speaking our truth
What’s wrong with being opinionated?
What’s wrong with expressing YOU?
If I do dare to speak my peace
I do so with no malicious intent
Yet so many would claim to feel targeted
Or even say I tried to hurt them in the end
Why is it always “watch what you say”?
Why should expressing yourself be a cultural crime?
Am I wrong for disliking what I dislike?
Am I wrong for speaking my mind?
Why do words hurt others
Especially when they are used to support a person’s claim
Today we sit back and hesitate
And be careful of every word we say
But the hell what that!
What’s the purpose?
Why limit your expression based on that societal rejection fear?
If I do dare to speak my peace
I know that so many will be amused
So many will say I targeted them
But what I will speak is my truth
Why do words hurt others
Especially when they are describing my feelings and me
What’s wrong with saying I don’t agree?
What’s wrong with being me?
I used to feel bad and think I was wrong
For expressing how I felt
But maybe society has it wrong
Maybe we should let others express themselves again