Loud

A poem by Sameria Winn

You are soooo loud, that’s what they say

Your voice carries so much you can’t keep a secret not even a day

I hear you all the way from over here

Your voice reaches pitches that ring in my ear

You are so loud it’s scary

It’s like your voice and everyone’s ears are always in a quarry

Can you be a little quieter?

Can you learn to whisper?

All that noise, and you call yourself a lady

And don’t get me started on those clothes baby

Those colors and the way they fit screams for attention

Your skirt rides up to a length I can’t even mention

The outfit is just toooo loud you see

Everything you do is just too loud for me

You mix and you match you match and you mix

Then post on instagram for a few clicks

You crave recognition

And feed everyone ammunition

Loud in your speaking loud in your hair

Loud in every thing you wear

Can you please just tone it down

Oh this is my fav “especially if my man is around”

The things you do are too damn bold

And quite frankly girl you are too damn old

To be so got damn loud

How the hell is this allowed

So maybe try to lower your tone

Maybe you wouldn’t be so alone..

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I am loud because there was a time I was too silent

Maybe even a bit violent

What you say is too loud, I think, it’s quite vibrant

To stand strong in my voice and still remain radiant

You think I’m too loud but I don’t think I’m loud enough

Cause this bitch life is a little tough

I do what I want and say it too

And no I’m not sorry if it offends you

I love to rock to my own beat

I love that sometimes I’m not ladylike or too sweet

I’m loud

I’m proud

It’s in your face

I think it hurts you because it’s a freedom you’ll never taste

Loud with blondes, reds, pinks, and oranges flowing through my hair

Loud because I enjoy the clothes I wear

If lonely is the cost of loud

Just go ahead and count me out the crowd

I love every loud thing about me

Because the loudest thing you cannot see

No I’m not loud because my voice reaches an insane octave

Not even because my outfits are seductive

Im loud because of my favorite part

I’m loud because a woman like me has got heart