The Quiet Ones

So, this one is for the ones

who were instructed to speak only when spoken to

The ones who have kept quiet,

waiting for their turn to speak aloud 

This one is for the ones 

who wait with their hands raised high

only to have their spotlight stolen from the extrovert next door

The ones who create worlds in their minds,

but who's hands shake when they're asked about them

This one is for the ones 

who have kept quiet for so long

that maybe they've forgotten the sound of their own voice

Please, tell me what's on your mind