They think they know me
But I guess that’s my fault for starting to publish writings that align with my thoughts
They think they know me
Because I speak from my perspective
As if I haven’t been writing scripts since I was a jit to let people into the realities of others’ pain
Because when you’re that distant from the clouds you forget it does rain
They think they know me
As if I’m not the author of many stories
So when I put pen to paper and write, it’s not about me being a voice for myself
But the women who have died inside and silence is their way of coping
They think they know me
Because I write from my voice to relate to “them”
While that same “them” tries to use my writings to create a false narrative
They think they know me
When I barely even know myself
On a constant journey of trying to find my voice to make amends
For all the dreams I’ve had since I was a kid
They think they know me
So they send around my writings trying to tell my story
To make me out to be less than what I am
Not knowing when I stated she was promiscuous not a whore it was my defense for “them”
So here I am…
To become NAKED
And stripped from everything I’ve ever known
I was never promiscuous
But maybe naive
To think the women I try to be a voice for would understand me
Because…
If they knew me
They’ll know I’m an advocate, storyteller, and poet all in one
I try to be a voice for the voiceless because they deserve to be heard and not judged
But since you think you know my story, I guess I’ll give you a glimpse into my reality
I’m not promiscuous…actually quite the opposite
I’ve protected myself my whole life from being violated by men
So I don’t let them in too close
Due to what happened to me before I was even 10
I mean you asked for this vulgarity when you tried to tell my story as if I’m not the author
So I come NAKED to escape from my pain
NAKED to show my grace
NAKED to be one again
NAKED to let you know I’m the only one who can be the author of my story
So before I allow someone else to illustrate me
I’ll bring my own canvas and brushes to paint my picture of me
So Guess What?
Now you know me…at least a little
Gracias Por Leer Mi Amors
Naked pt. 2: December 16th
Special Announcement: December 21st
