Speak Now

Wake up.

Stop fooling yourself,

Don't believe for a second that you know who you really are

Because you don't. 

Letting someone paint the colors for you

Shields you from that beautiful world at the end of your hand.

So paint for yourself,

That way, you can truly see the world.

 

I hope you understand that

You are beautiful the way you are

So don't let yourself bend to the ways of others.

Everywhere you go, you will face the harsh judgement of others.

Listening to them saying senseless things without understanding who you really are. 

Angry and frustration always washes you away

But you realize that it's futile.

Your closest friends no longer understand you

Your family not caring anymore, believing you've fallen down the deep end.

You find yourself constantly running again

Away from here,

Away from the world

To find that one place where you can shed that mask of yours

And be yourself,

Who you really are.

Girl, do not be afraid and let yourself shine

Know that you are beautiful just the way you are

So speak for yourself

And do not let anyone say the words on your lips for you

Be courageous 

And speak now---

Or forever hold your peace. 

Reviews

[DearWorld]

This almost made me cry. I'm an extremely shy person and generally let people walk all over me, but recently I've done some growing up and have begun standing up for myself a little more. These are things every girl should hear. Love it. xD