At this moment I want to SCREAM

By Geri


I want to scream until my lungs wither 
and my tounge dries out. 

But,
more than that, 
I want someone to hear me. 

I want someone to listen 

I want someone to hear and listen and know and understand and DO something. 

But right now, 
at this moment, 
I want to SCREAM
 
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Geri

MD

17 years old

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