Broken Microphones

They are the champions of the voiceless.

Or so they claim: “U matter, we care”.

Bullshit.

I’m not a child, I didn’t ask you for a toy to play with.

I asked for a voice.

I don’t need to be placated until I’ve calmed down. This isn’t a temper tantrum.

I’ve been violated.

      I’ve been used.

            I’ve been abused.

You said you’d help me. You said you would give me a voice.

You kept your promise.

You gave me a microphone,

but you turned off the sound.

Voices want to be heard but that's now what you want.