Speak Your Mind

written for a contest.

When violence is seen in the streets
Stand up against the crime protect the meek
Don't be a coward worthless and weak

If a woman is brutally being beat
Take a stand rise against the abuse
Don't pretend no to see, be of use

A man lays shivering on the concrete
Rise up offer a warm blanket and food
Don't make mocking comments that are rude

If a child's bullied because of their race
Step in defend the innocent one
Pretend it is your own daughter or son

Take a stand against everyday crime
Rise up and give a lending helping hand
Step in for we have freedoms in this land.

Reviews

[Undying Glory]

aw man this was just great work! i just love the whole deep message and theme of this write! i'm real glad you wrote this. is more love and compassion not what the world needs?

"Take a stand against everyday crime
Rise up and give a lending helping hand
Step in for we have freedoms in this land."
awesome! personally though i don't feel that they're crimes.
Why? because they are FAR more than crimes.
They are diseases of our very society that have become so widespread that they have become socially acceptable, and it's those who speak out who appear to be the weird ones.
stop this epidemic!
awesome write!

[YouoweYoupay]

What a brave writer. You truly spoke your mind, I just wish the rest of us do. And one can only hope your words affect the right people. A beautiful piece on justice. Thanks for sharing.

[Praiser]

This is to good for Achievement awards

[Jonathan De Elvira]

another strong poem I encountered..this is so true, but surprisingly human can be so cruel and selfish...people should thought about this more...

[tynamite]

I like the voice this poem has. People don't help people in this world. People like to have the benefits off people, until they can benefit themselves and not have to help anyone anymore. This is a sad world.

[The Raven King]

You should be proud of this piece. It is easy to write about angst and pain, but so much harder to write about helping your fellow man.

[sarah]

This is wonderful!

[Anatomical Grip]

great enthusiasm, i loved it

[PrincessZeldaWannabe]

Really powerful! Great job! And yeah, people need to stand up for what's right more - it's so stupid how people won't because they care too much about what people think.

[Sarah Jane]

So true, people turn their heads too much and we need to care more about each other. I would want soemone to notice me if I were in these situations and I'm sure others would want to be noticed too, so why to act as if we dont see them??