In my world,

You keep your eyes down low

And opinions to yourself.

Don’t you dare start a fight.

In my world,

You keep your heartbeat quiet

And tiptoe around corners

So as not to disturb the false

Serenity.

In my world,

You stay on your knees.

Make yourself as small as possible

And do what does not need asking.

In my world,

You dream in the shadows.

Become the shadows

And hide any shiny hope you treasure

From thieves

Who have none of their own.