Express myself

I’ve always had a lot to say

But over time I have moved away

From expressing my unfiltered opinions without care

Because I cannot be subtle, I am aware

That my opinions come across as being too strong

They tend to rub people in ways that are wrong

In the contemporary divided society the less I say

The better it may be for my wellbeing anyway

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Here’s the dilemma- in limiting my expression

I’ve also stopped forming my own impression

Of various issues that I observe around me

In other words, I have stopped thinking independently..

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Therefore I must express myself, but caution exercise

If I lost my voice, I would lose my ability to analyze

I would lose my ability to think independently

And that is not someone I want to be