I didn't know these things were bad
I thought they were normal,
Loud noises scare me, that's normal
Sneaking around the house, totally fine
Sushing my brothers because they're being to loud, that's okay....right?
In my mind there's always danger
We must be silent
The danger will hear us
I must listen for him
Is he coming? No he's going past, right? yes.
I can't invite my friend's over, the danger will get them too,
please my loves, be silent, the loud will get you,
but i don't want to shush them, i want them to be themselves,
because i can't be myself, i must be quiet
i must not be loud, i must not wake it up, i must not anger it, i must not dissapoint it

there's a reason why i am not quiet with you,
and i thank you for that.
© smolman