Set Them Free

There are more slaves in the world today than ever before. It's time this evil ended

She’s just one, one of millions

And most of them are just children

She tries to be strong, tries to be brave

But she is nothing more than a slave

 

It didn’t end with the Civil War

It’s here, and it could be right next door

Some sick monster taking kids captive

Torturing them to make them passive

 

Selling their innocence at a price

To men just to feed their twisted vice

There are more slaves than ever before

Don’t ignore their cries, this I implore

 

Will we be a voice to the voiceless?

Or deliver hope to the hopeless?

Now we must refuse to be silent

And we must not ever be quiet

 

Jump in the ring and come join the fight

Give these poor and abused girls the light

We must go and set these captives free

Let’s open their eyes and let them see

 

Shine a light on slavery. Set the 27 million free.

Author's Note

There are 27 millions slaves in the world today. If you want to learn more about this movement to set the captives free, check out this website: http://enditmovement.com/

Reviews

[PurpleQuartz]

The world can be so cruel. Some are so unlucky and it is up to those who are more fortunate to help them. This poem is powerful, and I think you have to be an amazing person to write it. Don't stop with writing these. You are using your wonderful gift in the kindest way.

[Tina Louise UK]

I read about such things everyday, it's just heartbreaking, powerful read hun :)

[Kalen Luciano]

This is a great poem! Strangely, there is a club in my school that I belong to called Project Stay Gold and they raise awareness about this issue of human trafficking too. The poem struck me more than usual because of this. I am delighted to see others spreading the word as well.