Silence

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~Maya Cong 

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How do I not let these words define me?

Do I ignore these degrading words?

Do I fight the mouths of ignorance?

Do I let my fists talk for me?

Do I tell the reigning sloths of society

that the lions who lack knowledge

attacked the part of me that I'm most proud of?

Do I let the words consume me and let the echoing silence become overbearing? 

Do I let these words define me? 

Do I do something about it? 

Do I express myself to the slow-witted animal in hopes their ears which are filled with rocks hear me?

Do I use my voice in hopes of change?

Do I let these words define me?

Do I let my uncontrollable emotions take control and explode with anger which would only end up in the punishment of myself?

OR do I use my powerful voice instead of choosing the loud silence; 

because being silent is the most dangerous thing I can do.