A country in turmoil and change;
A change that has been reverently waiting.
A quiet loud that has been crying,
Patiently waiting to unfurl their black wings.
For allies to hear, really hear:
Cries of decades of oppression.
It is time to break the chains,
Stand tall together,
And tell stories that need to be told.
Raise up, condemn this racist past and demand equality;
Real equality.
Because black lives matter.

Not too kind,
Closed in mind;
Ready to die.
All I want to do is cry.

Scared to go,
I am my own foe.
Lack of empathy,
Relying on you so heavily.

Please forgive me,
And I hope we can agree,
I am not perfect;
Even as a defect.

It has been a bad day,
with you, something better is underway.

Something is amiss
Lips without a kiss.
Anger cloud
And it is loud.
Try to stay mute
Cause your not being cute.