silence

this road holds rocks
travel lightly if you can
i know the hills wind
but you'll get there in the end

stories told
come with fears of deaf ears
more unfolds
as i continue on through the years

i remained silent unless silenced

we find new places
all of us are one
familiar faces
with familiar fun

we make our journey
as travelers have before us
to undo all we knew
leaving me evermore curious

i became silenced while silent

as i grow and learn things to show
an arsenal of lessons to teach
i question how can i give while as long as i live
i cannot comprehend my own speech

i may get through
though frustratingly so
what i convey to you
is not all i know

i silenced myself by not being silent

we search our past
for the stories we tell
tales of our tears
emotions we yell

we describe ourselves
as the creations of the past
but these are just stories
feelings not meant to last

i become silent when silenced

the journey we have
none of us the same
is to discover ourselves
and wade through the pain

we can overcome
eventually can conquer
let go of expectation
give all you can offer

i will remain silent even if i'm not silenced