For You

I wrote this for an event a friend of mine was hosting a little while ago about domestic violence.

The one who cared for so long?

She's dead

It wasn't just another shot

...Is that really all you thought?

she cared for you

she cried for you

...she died for you

and now...

no more

you closed that door

by your hands

...those cold, cold hands

you ended her life

something beautiful

that you tainted with nothing but strife

what gave you the right

to play with others lives?

this is why we need change

this is why we need new sight

and maybe if we did...

she wouldn't have died last night

she would be right here

and everything would be alright 

....but she isn't 

we need change now 

and I'll tell you how

care for her

cry for her

be willing to die protecting her

from the horror of this world

both without and within

show her love

not hate

for when your laying there all alone

that's all you can appreciate 

show the world you have a clue

the change starts here

the change...

begins with you 

Reviews

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such a deep, emotional read. Nicely expressed