2022 poem part 1

what's it like being free?

what's it like being able to breathe the fresh air outside?

what's it like being in control?

having a say in so many things while i have to keep quiet

what's it like not being afraid of the dark and feel safe with the same kind as you?

these are questions i have in my head that engraved in like stone.

will i ever be free?

will i ever feel safe with a man's touch?

when will i ever be able to speak up about my body?

or when will they listen?

will they ever feel my pain?