You really tried to warn them
But they simply would not listen
Now, they’re wondering, frantically, where you are
For their causes, you always showed up
Your concern has never slowed up
But they overlooked your every pain and scar
Each day’s news—stressful and crazy
Those who could stop it, do nothing
They just go along like sheep, or act surprised
Every day, your hands are thrown up
As schemes are hatched to make you show up
So they’ll have a good excuse to wreck your lives
So,
You’re minding your own business
You’re exploring brand new dance steps
You are easing every strain upon your heart
You are finally learning
To be wise, and more discerning
You have always cared
You’ve always done your part
You’re preserving your peace
You won’t be found in crowded streets
You have picketed and marched, long enough
You have rallied, bled, and cried
While your own dreams were denied
The road to freedom, for you, has always been rough
Still, they make you the poster child
For agendas deemed worthwhile
As they hide, they want you stuck out on a limb
It’s too late, but now they find
Plans, meant to leave you far behind
Are inextricably, explicitly for them
But,
You are, now, resting your voice
You have made a prudent choice
It’s lovely that you’re laughing much more, now
There’s a genuine smile
You’ve kept hidden for a while
It’s so funny they thought that you forgot how
Leave your cape on the clothesline
Sip your tea.
They’ll be just fine.
Walk away
Leave that old cross right on the ground
It’s not yours anymore
And it never was, before
It’s no longer your job to lug it around
You are minding your own business
You’ve declined cleaning up messes
You have not made, but are always left for you
Obvious now, is every tactic
Meant to exhaust, and make you sick
Sitting this one out’s the best thing you can do.
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