Speaking of Existence

Silence does not mean I do not listen,

Silence does not mean I cannot see,

Silence does not mean I am not here,

I exist.

 I can hear when you speak about me,

 I can see the stares you shoot at me,

I can sense your slight hostility at me,

I feel it all.

When I open my mouth,

When I begin to speak,

When I see the shock on the faces,

I smile.

I exist I say,

I hear you I say,

I see I say,

I speak.