I stand here
looking fear
straight in the eyes

afraid-
to say hello
I wonder if they'd
hear me

when I stand here
I wonder
if they see me

They ******* off
like I
never existed

how am I
to understand

when I never get
a second glance
when I yell
and don't get a
response

Afraid-
to say hello
I wonder if they'd
hear me

but
it's time
to be heard

it's time
for me to raise my voice
because

I have something
on my mind
that I haven't had a chance
to say

and it shouldn't
be this way.