If I Were Silent
If I were silent I would be a work of art
Molded by the hands of a multi cultural Davinci
Crafted with only the finer features of my diverse backgrounds
Hispanic, Black, White
If I were silent, I would be nothing more than a person’s #WCW
Their goals distracted by just a cute face
With hashtags that only define my appearance
“Flawless”, “Wifey material”, “Bae”
If I were silent, I would merely be a fly on the wall
Listening, for only I know my ideas would surprise them all
My presence in conversation practically non-existent
“just another pretty face”
But I am not silent, for I have been educated
Watching my parents strive for what is best for me
I take advantage of every opportunity
That has been made available to me
But I am not silent, for as long as I can remember
My ideas were always current and well thought out
For there were no moments when I had to fill my statements with grunts such as
“Uhhhhh”, “HMMMMM”, “PHHH”
But I am not silent, for I have become an active debater in controversial topics
Voicing my opinions and speaking out for those who are too scared
Not worrying about who disagrees
Knowing that I will inspire somebody someday
If I were silent, many people would like me
because they think I am pretty
But you see that life is not for me
I am not silent, because my ideas mean so much more to me
I strive for mental stimulation and not popularity
My beliefs are not something to be hidden but shared