we live in fear

we live in fear

we watch from the sidelines

as the bully beats them

with unmerciful measures

that determine their fate

we say we are the protectors

as we watch our netflix

and dine on 

chicken mc nuggets

children are being crushed

as the concrete jungle 

falls upon them

without any regard or empathy

we send our thoughts and prayers

through guilt 

useless gestures

none are saved

we demand from afar

that russia cease and desist

while cowering from

our own fears

fears of retribution

fear of nuclear war

dismissing the reality

war is here

war is here to stay

never ending

the bully has already won

and we watch

stand united against the giant

he fuking blows us up

we have lost our freedom

forever

no excuses

only selfishness

we live in fear

we die with guilt