My country is on fire
It’s burning from the inside out
Hate and division are eating it alive
My city is on fire
People are screaming for help
People are screaming for justice
Peace for justice

My country is on fire
It is being ravaged by hate
It is being crushed by cruelty
My city is on fire
One of my homes is burning
People are hurting
People are screaming
People need and want justice
It’s time
It’s way past  time
We are all one
We are human

My country is on fire
I feel helpless watching
I want to do something
It’s time for change
The same thing won’t work
Words aren’t enough
Actions matter
We need to understand
We need compassion and empathy
We all want and need the same thing


My country is on fire