Popcorn

Rippling white-capped waves unfold –

Like sea, the sky they brave.

Treacherous white-capped tops –

Like spilled milk under sun spots

"Stop overreacting."

"Be good."

"Be respectful of others. "

"Be nice,

for once."

"Stop crying."

"Don't be violent."

"Don't hit."

"Don't have a panic attack"

"Stop pushing away,

I felt pretty today,

Like the glimmering sun.

I felt happy today,

Like nothing else mattered.

I felt confident today,

A million words fight to break free.

So many, that I cannot speak.

I try and I try, but it doesn’t matter.

I am mute, my voice lost to this world.

I have so many things to say.

So many emotions to convey.