Mine
Elia Donnelly
The people want your music,
so hush and be mine.
Let me keep your eyes locked in place—
allow me to take your time.
So hush and be mine.
Let your words be heard by only me.
Allow me to take your time—
I will keep your love safe selfishly.
Should the world break you from me— run!
It will drain the color from your eyes.
It will steal the beauty of your words.
Run from the world that will use you.
Be silent until you are with me;
the people want your music.
Mereyam Mulic, Grade 11