Screaming

Screaming

I never understood why people scream
is it just a knee jerk reaction
to something rarely seen
I will never know,
It's...not the first thing I do
when confronted with a monster or two
I tend to hold my breath
and look for the other shoe
instead of scream it all out
protect my face and shout
I've always been told to stay silent
remain stoic and quiet
be it victim or survivor
stand still, never shiver
be the good girl
be the best girl

I'm going to cover your mouth now
sew all the screams up tight now
you won't have to let them out
your whimper will not leak
out of your lips when you speak
tilt your head back
watch the stars
while I carve out
brand new scars
You won't have to scream it all out
there will be no reason to shout
you can do it, you can be quiet
I know you can calm the riot
stand there, be ready when I need you
in the corner girl
stay, girl, stay