An Expression

Bring to mind a private thought. A secret, Something that's been on your mind, A string of words you've wanted to express, It's rather arbitrary. But make sure it [[means]] something to you.

//[[Say it]] out loud//

I'm willing to bet you spoke it quietly.. //Why?// * Because you're afraid to [[be heard]]? or maybe * You're afraid to [[break the silence]]?

Why even speak, then? Surely I can't //make// you speak aloud if you didn't want to... It must have meant enough to be spoken aloud regardless. So maybe it deserves to be spoken like [[it matters]], or maybe [[it didn't matter]] at all.

All the more reason to speak up. Silence is a powerful force and breaking it is difficult. Most of the battle is simply being brave enough to [[do it]].

Then speak it again, so that it might be heard. Would it really be so bad if someone were to hear?

It //is// just a thought for you, after all.

Speak you mind again, but [[louder and more confidently]].

There, I'm sure you feel better now. Perhaps a bit awkward, but better.