I am glad

that my seat

in the classroom

faces the window

so that I can see

the rain outside

crying

the tears I cannot

I am glad

that my seat

in the classroom

faces the window

so that I can see 

the clouds outside

expressing the anger

that I cannot

I am glad

that my seat

in the classroom

faces the window

so that I can see

the plants outside

quivering with the nervousness

that I cannot

I am glad

that my seat

in the classroom

faces the window

so that I can see

the wind outside

roaring it’s opinions

that I cannot

I am glad

that my seat

in the classroom

faces the window

so that I can see

the birds outside

speaking the words

that I cannot

I am glad

that my seat

in the classroom

faces the window

but I’m not sure

how much longer

I can

hold back the tears

resist the anger

calm the nervousness

stifle my opinions

mute the words

Someday 

I hope

I have the courage

the strength

to let them all

come rushing out