your mouth

grew into your mind

no longer afraid

to say what you think

youve realized

that youre not as small

as they would like you to believe



dont feign approval anymore

and dont you shy away

they are the ones

who'll choke on their words

believe what you say



they threaten

and manipulate

shadows afraid of the light that creates them

they spit in your face to test you

they only show when its safe



dont feign approval anymore

and dont you shy away

they are the ones

who'll choke on their words



drawn to each pole

you can be swayed

with a voice in each ear

they coax you away

you never took the time

to weigh your thoughts

you never thought you could be held

responsible



they are the ones who'll choke on their words

believe what you say






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