Emissary
Apr 28, 2022
Story
They’re watching.
When you whisper,
They rise.
But together, we’re stronger.
I’ll be your voice.
Loud and confident;
Passionate and illuminating.
Together, we’ll change their minds.
I want to be liked.
I hope to be loved.
I’m labelled instead.
Together, we’re restrained.
Too intense, they say.
Heartbreaking and depressing.
Don’t want to be a downer.
Together, we’re silenced.
I ache, cry and rage for you;
With you.
Your pain is my pain;
Together, we’ll tell our story.
They don’t know.
You dream, love, laugh, rebel.
Not just a stat.
Together, we’ll show them.
Some days I run;
For the violence, injustice, tyranny;
Rest heavy on my heart.
Together, we’ll heal.
For freedom, justice, equality.
For future generations;
Together, we’ll make them listen.
Together, we’ll rise.