Who Are You?

Who are you?
Because we are not the same
One side of the mirror looks at me in disgust,
The other side, in shame.
Who are you?
A girl with no voice,
Mouth taped with invisible adhesive;
Feet bound without choice.
Who are you?
I ask yet again.
You are not deserving
Of the cruelty of these men
Who are you?
Because we are not the same
I want you to speak up
You shrink back into your chain
Who are you?
Does it matter?
Who is it you want to be?
It’s okay to be scared
But it’s not okay to cover your eyes 
And pretend you do not see.