Emissary

They’re watching.

When you whisper,

They rise.

But together, we’re stronger.

I’ll be your voice.

Loud and confident;

Passionate and illuminating.

Together, we’ll change their minds.

I want to be liked.

I hope to be loved.

I’m labelled instead.

Together, we’re restrained.

Too intense, they say.

Heartbreaking and depressing.

Don’t want to be a downer.

Together, we’re silenced.

I ache, cry and rage for you;

With you.

Your pain is my pain;

Together, we’ll tell our story.

They don’t know.

You dream, love, laugh, rebel.

Not just a stat.

Together, we’ll show them.

Some days I run;

For the violence, injustice, tyranny;

Rest heavy on my heart.

Together, we’ll heal.

For freedom, justice, equality.

For future generations;

Together, we’ll make them listen.

Together, we’ll rise.