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Raspy Voice


Intimidated by the overgrowing sounds My mouth smothered by a trembling fear My voice lost in the jungle of words A feeling of regret blooming in my throat The urge to speak against cruelty Yet my voice is raspy and not audible to hear Courage swelling in my heart Throat cleared and sweaty palms My voice is loud and dignified For all to hear throughout the world Knowing I am my own weakness In my raspy voice, I am my own voice For all to hear and listen to my raspy voice
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