A Loud Dance with Words

Words linger on my lips

As I stand still in a song

Let me be heard

I want to be loud

I speak with my heart

And dance with my soul

Let me be seen

I want to be loud

My mind runs fast

While my body stands still

Let me be touched

I want to be loud

I grow louder as the summer skies grow darker

I dance with my words and surrender to their power

My laughter rolls atop the clouds

As my dreams move across the stars

Sweeter than summer rain

I yell:

“Let them shine strong – I’m proud to be loud!”

NAOMI COHEN