I Speak

I speak 
For my younger self 
Who felt like she couldn’t. 

I speak
To show her 
That her voice matters. 

I speak 
Because she deserves 
To be heard. 

I speak 
When it feels
Scary. 

I speak 
When my voice
Shakes. 

I speak
Because my words 
Are needed. 

I speak
To show people 
They can too. 

I speak 
Because my voice 
Has power. 

I speak
Because my words 
Matter. 

I speak
Because 
I have value. 

I speak
Because my voice 
Is changing the world.