They Called Her

They called her shy, because she was quiet.

They called her dumb, because she didn't get it.

They called her weird, because of her music.

They called her a dirty gypsy, because of her books.

They called her ugly, because of her looks.

They called her a criminal, because of her family of crooks.

But when she opened up, THEY were quiet.

 And when she answered,