i remained sient

They shouted my name
I remained silent
They called me names
I remained silent
They say I am stupid
I remained silent
They say I am foolish
I remained silent
They are saying a lot of demining things about me
I remained silent
They are laughing at me
I remained silent
Why am I silent?
Because words don’t stick
Because they know nothing about me
Because I understand what’s happening
What’s happening here is projection
I am a walking embodiment of their biggest fears

I exhibit their insecurities
I life out their fears
I express my emotions
I show my vulnerability
And they can’t understand how I can live like this
Why am I silent?
Because there is no point to say anything
Because Nobody’s opinion matters when it comes to my life except me

Banji Coker