Space

Afraid to take up space

generations of fear

so long now

its embedded in her DNA

to be polite

empathetic

and small

Do not worry about what

She needs, wants, dreams

Her thoughts

words

feelings

take up space

He cannot afford her

So she remains silent

further pushed down

Shamed

for staying quiet

The eruptions of life

leave trails of blame

that always find

their way

to her

closing

Her

Space

until there is none left

and she disappears

Completely

#poemstr