SPEAK, SHE SPEAKS NOT Speak, she speaks not. Mind rattling, silenced as night Sharp her eyes, taking in the world into which she came Always buzzing, in disarray, muddied the streets are Yet boisterous are its people Marveling are the sights set before her. Family in disunion, where is the love that once was? If only understanding came home, greed died and distrust long lost. Unconditional love, she just wanted amongst them Earnestly wanting the acceptance of her people Wrapped in a world forged on her own. Head bowed, tears dripping down her cheeks Most nights she cried herself to sleep, knelt in reverence Left alone, none to comprehend Sickly her emotions are Murmurs to herself,'Lord help me! Help me accept who I am.' Dreams of the world she could help create Vivid are they! Heavy, burdensome... A better me, a better world to create Left to despair, distraught. Then light shines forth, Sees who she truly...