We were raised to
stand up for our beliefs
and that anyone
had the right to feel safe.
You told us to
speak out against
injustices in the world
and that everyone's voice matters.
We read about teenagers taking
down oppressive governments and leaders.
We had Katniss and Harry Potter
lead us through revolutions.
We have been told that
silence is bad and
our government listens.
We were told wrong.
How long will it take
for everyone to feel safe?
For people to be taken
on more than face value?
Change is happening
and we will not stop
until the injustice is
seen and correctly ceased.
You told us we could
change the world.
Why won't you let
us bring about change?
#blacklivesmatter
