I have been accused of being arrogant my entire life. The teachers told me I was different, my parents saw some sort of spark.

I learned what I deemed necessary. I was told I could be whatever I wanted. Ah the validation how sweet it felt.

Then something changed, I was too intelligent all of the sudden. Don't ask questions. "Shh.. don't say that we are in public"

So a muzzle was placed tightly, securly and neatly upon my mouth.

No longer. I see the road before me and it is terrifying but mine own for the first time.

No one ever seemed to believe me. I would try to explain what they were mad or anxious or afraid over. 

I would truthfully honestly tell them.. people dont want to hear the truth. It hurts.

"You always have an answer for everything, dont ya?"