I was Once Much Braver
Long ago, when I still dreamed in peace,
#beingachild
I was brave. The kind of bravery that was almost foolish.
#beingahero
I would risk my safety for all I believed. Knowing I could get hurt.
#beingture
And I always knew I was right.
#beingcertain
But now, I am not sure. I am not brave.
#beingchanged
And I am livid, that I could be forced into submission.
#beingsomeonenew
I do not like this change.
#beingsomeoneyouhate
I was once much braver.
#beingintheunknown
I cannot see where I am going. I have lost my sight.
#beingblind
I cannot hear what people tell me. I have lost my hearing.
#beingdeaf
I cannot say what wants to escape. I have lost my voice.
#beingmute
I cannot defend you any longer. I cannot defend myself.
#beingexposed
I wish I was still young enough to not know the fear of my own words.
#beingolder
I used to be much braver. I used to stand at arms. I used to be much braver.
#beingbraver
I used to stand high. I used to dream big, bigger than a time vortex because; nothing is bigger than a time vortex.
#beingadreamer
And then I stopped. I let people like you beat me down. I let humanity, the sickest creature beat me away from who I am. I let them win. They won my bravery, my dreams, and all of my senses.
#beingenraged
And not I want it all back. So I stand.
#becomesomeoneyoulost
And I will fight to the end of my life to gain the dreams.
#becomeadreamagain
And I will destroy the wall between me and my bravery.
#becomeahero
And today, you will see the child you thought you exhausted into submission.
#youareallyouwanttobe