by my name

I long for the day

when I am more

than a blank face

overlooked

a voiceless fear

ignored

underestimated

now you call me by name

anonymous

you socialize

with friends in

meaningless chatter

is that really

brave

you ask no questions

and I give no words

one day I will speak

to thousands

and voice how much

it hurt

for now I hide

in the shadows

and dream of a day

when I am called

by my name