I am an emotion

I am an emotion,

A thought—killed before it could grow,

Crushed under feet

That forgot what kindness means.

I am a dream,

Made of hope and smiles,

Now broken into pieces

In a land full of fear and tears.

I am a human,

Meant to love and live,

But my voice was shut

By hearts that forgot how to feel.

I am a heartbeat,

That shook when the gun fired,

A mother’s prayer—left in the air,

A soldier’s promise—lost in blood.

I am the quiet

After the noise of pain,

A small light

Trying to stay on in the dark.

I am not just a number,

Not just news for a day.

I am someone—

Hoping the world still cares.