Paralyzed Vocal Chords
Doctors and nurses stole my voice away
left silent, empty, and told not to be afraid
Seventeen years has passed by since
I'm left to talk in whispers which I finally accept
But learning to love my scars seemed a never ending quest
One of anxious stifled silence never able to relent
Parents and teachers told me to use my words
But I felt it was impossible due to never being heard
At the time I was only twelve and it seemed the bitter end
I was left lonely, felt never to be loved again
In high school I feel like I should surely drown
But I began to understand that I couldn't just give up now
Friends and family showed me that it would be alright
I couldn't keep holding on to what was fair and what was right
I had fought to long and hard to let it all pass away
I had been brought back to life to live it each and every day
Yes I was consumed with every shaking fear in mind
But still I refused to let my disability rule my entire life
Even though my lungs are still breathing fast in and out
Even though my heart will surly burst with every pound
Even though I see eyes glance towards my scarred skin
Even though It hurts to feel spoken over again and again
I’ll stay standing tall I will conquer this forever fight
I’ll stay ever smiling courageous and ever kind
And even though my voice will always remain the same
I will use it to speak my mind and still be heard despite the pain
Even though It will never be louder than a quiet sound
I will inspire others to face their own fears as well