United
by Cristina Noble
April 2005

Our way seems lost
doomed to reap the harvest of our own greed
Brought here by ignorance all our own
so many blind
The sighted often labeled in shame
as if caring is criminal
to speak out even worse
Excused are those who know not their wrongs
foolish are the ones aware
Narcissistic tunnel vision clouding our minds
as if today is the only day
careless disregards for tomorrow
When I speak my concern
I'm seen by few
ignored by most
but still I exercise my voice
it's my right
and my duty
Every single thing in this life needs care
everything
Who are we to think we can take
never to give back
Arrogant
the large get larger
the small disappearing from sight
For those born silent
dominion need not be savage reign
Humble yourself
console the past
lull our future pain
and step outside of yourself
Reach for a dream
one that surmounts yesterdays
a dream not yours alone
but one we all can share in...
united

April 2005
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