Just Let Me Speak.

I speak, but I am not heard.
Why dare I utter another word?

I watch, but I am never asked to play.
Why waste my breath when no one listens to what I have to say?

I listen, but never respond.
Why must everybody choose to abscond?

It is MY time to dazzle.
It is MY time to glisten.
It’s my time to speak;
I plead, please listen.

I am emerging from the shadows;
From the shadows of uncertainty.
I am breaking through the barrier
Of your absurdity.

My stem will grow and I’ll try, try, try,
Until my beautiful petals finally touch the sky.
I will stand tall and stand proud,
Until the sun begins to shine through the clouds.