speak up

speak up or forever be silent

We wish to see change
We wish for a better world
But isn’t that a bit strange?
Because as much as we want change,
We don’t do nothing to make this a better place

You’ve seen the little boy in the streets filled with fear
Lying in the concrete because he does not have a bed to go to sleep at night
You’ve seen him shed more than one tear
And it burns out the light
You care, and you want a change for that little boy
But all you do is pass the boy
Day by day
And you do not speak

You’ve seen the women struggling, too poor for this and that
Not even enough for a hat
To keep her warm and safe from the winter blaze
It breaks your heart
And as she struggles it tears her apart
But all you do is stare
Afraid to speak up

You’ve seen and you’ve heard the racial slurs that come out of ten year olds
Directed to the small girl and boy
Whose skin color is darker than yours
Such hateful words
And they say sticks and stones may break my bones
But words will never hurt me
Well that’s a lie
Because words hurt and you know it
But all you do is listen
Filled with fear that words will turn into stones
And you do not speak up

We wish to see change
We wish for a better world
But isn’t that a bit strange?
Because as much as we want change,
We don’t do nothing to make this a better place

Author's Note

ignore grammar problems .

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

So much sad truth in your words. We see the pain, despair, and needs of others, and while we profess to care, our actions don't reflect our thoughts. Thanks for calling out those who really don't care enough to act. Nice piece.