Take up Space

Take up space…
Wear the big hat.
Wear the boots.
Wear the cat eye makeup.

Take up space…
Laugh loudly.
Smile proudly.
Give them the finger.

Take up space…
Drive fast.
Drive slow.
Take the road less traveled on.

Take up space.
Cut cords.
Say goodbye.
Walk away.

Take up space…
Dream big.
Dream small.
Survive. Fight. Scream.

Take up space…
Let the shower hide your tears.
Let your screams hide your fears.
But…
Take up space…

Be angry.
Be calm.
Be fucking crazy.
Take up space…

No one else matters but you.
Take up space…
You exist to take up space…
…and if someone wants to shrink you into a box…

Open the box…
Climb out…
Set it on fire…
…and take up motherfucking space.

Take up space.
I want to bump into you.
I want to remember your smile.
I want to screenshot your quote.

I want to feel your essence.
I want pray for you.
I want to see your world.
Take up space…because you are meant to.

Take up space…please.
Take up space with me.
Because I can’t do this alone.
Take up space.

For those who listen between the lines.
Elaine Degro