Kira Small: Music

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The story is all in the song.

My default mode is to shut up and defer. This surprises a lot of people. I have to summon courage to speak more often than not and I know I'm not alone in this. We all go through that at some time or another.

I wrote this to help me remember that it's not only OK for me to be myself and express that, it's paramount. If I don't, I'll shrivel and die.

I Will Raise My Voice

I must have heard when I was very young
To be a good girl I must hold my tongue
I’ve been a good girl and it’s served me well
But the woman inside has been screaming like hell
Let me out of this shadow
It ain’t nothing but fear
I was not born to disappear

I will raise my voice – though I may be afraid
I will raise my voice  - I will not be ashamed
Mine may only be a simple song but it’s mine to sing
If I don’t sing no one can sing along so I will sing
Whether in pain or in praise
Until the end of my days
With all my heart I will raise
I will raise my voice

Sometimes the world seems so cold and so dark
I think what can I do with one tiny spark
But that’s when I must hold my heart open wide
For to silence my soul is a sin worse than pride
I will not let despair steal this little light of mine
I was born to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

             CHORUS

I will no longer be my own worst enemy, not anymore
I know my creator has got something greater in store

So I will raise my voice – even when I am afraid
I will raise my voice – I will not be ashamed
I will raise my voice – for it may be the spark
I will raise my voice – that will light up the dark
Mine may only be a simple song but it’s mine to sing
If I don’t sing no one can sing along so I’ve got to sing
Whether in pain or in praise
Until the end of my days
With all my heart I will raise
I will raise my voice