Behind the Shadows of Freedom by Marie Anais Tessa L’Etang
Behind the shadows of freedom
Vandalism as some might say
Free gallery of expression to others
These art works on the walls
Each screaming something
Only a few can feel
In the shadows of equality
Many are victims because of their religion, colour and gender
Humans treated as objects to rapers and human traffickers
Slavery still lingering in the dark
Many risking their lives simply to get their message to the world
A message to expose what they are going through
A message in hope of saving those in the future
A message for others to finally be able to build up courage and stand up for their lives
While some are hiding behind screens trying to express themselves
Others are cutting themselves
Seen as a suicide mission to some
But as relief to others
Everyone has their own way of expressing themselves
But not all are understood or even heard
Many go unnoticed
Stuck in the dark
Left in the shadows of this free world
Notice me!!!
Screams, tears, tantrums and silence
Each yelling something
Wanting to be heard
Yet, no matter how loud or silent we seem to be
We are never noticed nor healed
It is our right to be free
to show who we truly are
And we are criticized because of our religion
Restricted by our gender or colour
Petitions right and left
Many joining the fight
In hope of change and acceptance
In hope of being noticed
Still not much is done to help
Violence taking over
Victims are the only ones noticed
what about the victimizers, they were once victims, but no one noticed
They are screaming for help through these acts
no one bothers to hear them out
Many unable to express themselves freely
Wrote their hearts out on paper
While they hang from the ceiling
Only to stop the hurt
At least they will be heard and noticed now
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