my voice

fighting, crying, screaming

though nothing comes out

the words, the sounds, they’re there

caught in my throat

wanting to be heard

scared, nervous, afraid

like a young child

but, I am not a child

pain, anguish, frustration

at life

with life

because of life

doubt, questioning, fear

of the unknown

of the future

of the past

of decisions made

of choices yet to come

though time heals all wounds

I need more than time

strength, hope, desire

fighting, crying screaming

the pain comes out

the words, the sounds, they’re there

frustration fades

as my voice is heard