I open my mouth
The words come out
But they are not mine
Ask me my dreams
Then tell me what they are
Ask me who I am
Then tell me who it is
Clear my throat
Louder I try
Offence is taken
At my louder clarity
Do I frighten you?
Does my truth not fit?
I am not yours to create
You say I misinterpret
You say it is my fault
This crushes
But I’m learning to dig my feet in
And to keep clearing my throat
I open my mouth
Clear
It is your filter that is broken