Know that your voice is loud.
Magnificent.
And worth hearing.
Know that–
Not one being-
Not one being in this world
Can shut
Your flame.
Oh, that wild and blazing fire
Of yours.
They can’t stop it.
Speak your truth
Loved one.
Speak.
Until you can speak no more.
And when you doubt yourself
Beautiful,
Remember this day of triumph.
Remember the day
You spoke
With a quivering
Yet mighty voice
Gaining strength
Moment by moment.
Remember this day, love.
When your voice forgets,
Remember this day.