Mute Girl

I’m the girl who sits alone at lunch.

I’m the girl nobody dares speak to.

I’m the girl who is afraid. Afraid of what will happen if I talk.

My name is Marie Grace, your average high schooler. Well, scratch

that. I’m not the average high schooler because I don’t talk. Never.

Literally. I have never spoken a single word in public since I was 3. I’m not

mute or anything, I’m just quiet.