no longer silent

there was a time

we were told to be silent

to not speak of dark truths

for if they came to light

it would ruin us all

but once we seized

back our tongues

we shouted loudly

the damn broke free

much to the chagrin

of the silent ones

now it’s a time

to speak our truths

let them soar high

revel in the light

for we’ll no longer

wallow in pain’s darkness

for the comfort of others