The Voice

It's strange the way people
talk
to themselves.

They listen
to what they say,
but not really.

They put themselves down
everyday.

It doesn't register,
until
someone else
says the exact same thing.

The words hit them.

Hard.

They don't like it.

They get angry.

Furious.

They fight back.

An explosion
of rage
flies out.

They feel good,
standing up for themselves.

They should.

The next day, however,
they're back at it.

Their voices
stronger.

They say nothing.

No rage,
no pride,
just silence.

Letting their voice
eat away
at their happiness,
their dreams,
their lives
and wonder
what happened,

Not knowing,
the strongest force
in this universe:

Their voice.