To be heard,

It's more than just speaking a word,

It's letting your soul free and fly like a bird,

Telling other people and making them understand,

You're your own person,

A one-of-a-kind brand,

But it's more than just talking,

It could even be walking, 

No matter what you do,

You show other people the real you,

You can't stop even if you wanted to, 

But it's up to them to determine what they see,

Whether it's you or the person they want it to be,

And it gets harder when you act all shady,

It's like talking with your lips but without your voice,

Shouting to the world without any noise,

Laughing with your friends without a choice,

It's worthless when you hide,

Down deep inside,

So let your heart free,

And take it for a ride, 

Because when people see you,

They hear your soul, too,

They learn everything they need to,

They understand the lonely strand on the fake imagery land,

And they know what it took for you to stand,

Because that's just what being heard is about,

It's standing out from the others without a need to shout,

Because you're heart's louder to the hand reaching out.