I stand and speak my mind
But I am told to
Sit down and shut up
I speak for those who can not
Again I am told to
Sit down and shut up

No
There are people out there
Hurting
Dying
Hungry
I will not ignore them
As so many haver

They cry out to me
I have answered them
Now I cry out on their behalf

I have seen their tears
I have heard their children cry in hunger
Because their parents can not feed them
I have seen these people wear the same clothes day after day
Because they have nothing to change into

Yet
You tell me to sit down and shut up

No
Not until these people have shelter
Not until these people have food to eat
Not until these people have clean clothes to wear

I will not sit down
I will not shut up
These people need a voice

And I am it