Submissions by ava (gingercat)

By stepping forward,
You have now divided it.
Do not turn back now-
The silence doesn’t own you.

Speak up and reach out
And those who want to evolve,
They will come join you.

Half will walk to you, others won’t.
Welcome all the brave
Into your warm, open arms.

Now rise up together.

Let the mindsets of today
Stay behind and rot.

Abandon the silent crowd.

Your words have power
Words of those standing with you
Can change society.

Silence will deteriorate.
Today you...

A simple grin
An empty smile
An endless lie -
Its worth the while.
No one knows the pain within,
No one sees the hell you're in.
A secret kept for an eternity,
A barrier built of dishonesty.


A broken soul
A shattered spirit
You cry and cry,
But no one can hear it.
You drown deep in misery,
The air leaves your lungs,
Your body sinks.
A sea of doubt and fear,
An ocean of regret,
This may be your death.

You say goodbye,
You close your eyes,
Finally free, Finally relieved ...