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This is the end of 'tomorrow's
And 'maybe's and 'sorta's and 'shrugs'
This is the end of beginnings
That never amount to His love

This is the end of the water
That's lukewarm, not cold and not hot
This is the end of just saying
That we'd rather just sit here and rot.

This is the end of your sorrows
That are given more attention and care
Than the unmourned deaths of the millions
Who die without knowing He's there.

This is the end of the judgement
We all so readily give
To those who just needed a Savior
And who now don't see why they should live.

This is the end of the 'nervous'
Where you don't speak 'cause you're afraid
This is the start of your courage
Where you stand up 'cause you're not ashamed.
willowmacdonald Jun 2014
you who stand
in the shadows
what makes you think
    for
               a
       second
that what you're doing is okay?

you do not gain power
over me
        her
        him
        anyone
by standing in the shadows
calling to those
who walk the streets

what we wear
does not affect you
...surprised?
the fact that I wore a  dress
skirt
shorts
jeans
sweatpants
heels
sneakers
CLOTHING
does not
give you the right
to comment on my legs
       ***
       stomach
         chest
      BODY
because all you are
is a voice in the shadows

so do not whisper
     yell
     grab
     touch
    OUR BODIES

for in the shadows
is where you are meant to stay.

— The End —