Member Voice - Richard's Poem
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Richard is a KeyRing Member in Sheffield. After a discussion at his Hub he wrote a poem to express how he was feeling.
Not Behind The Door
By Richard Farmer
Before I was hidden, ashamed and afraid
NOT NOW
NOW I WILL
Think it, say it, change it…
I’m not behind the door anymore!
I’ve come from the shadows, I’m not shut away
I’m visible now, I’m here to stay
Here to be noticed, seen by you all
Present and proud, I’m standing tall
Look at me then, look at me now, powerful, strong, being me!
My voice is a weapon, a tool to make change
Finding my voice set me free
Look at us then, just look at us now
Family, a team on the move
Walking together, not standing still
FORWARD! We’ve got stuff to prove
Before I was hidden, ashamed and afraid
NOT NOW
Now. I will think it, say it, change it…
I’m not behind the door anymore!