my family knew i was deaf when i

was only three,
and since then fifteen years ago
have never sign to me.
i know when im around the house,
i try and use my voice,
makes them feel more comfortable;
for me, i have no choice.
i try, communicate their way-
uncomfortable for me.
my parents wouldn't learn to sign
ashamed or apathy?
i never cared about the sounds
of radios and bands;
what hurts me the most is,
i never heard my parents signing

hands.