Were You There

 Were you there 

When the eyes of the world seemed to care

When people of all creeds caught a glimpse

And we heard those agonizing words from his lips

I Can't Breathe

Were you in disbelief, staring at your screen

Did your humanity rise up, holla'  Did it scream

Enough

In that summer of soul was your voice heard 

Did you take action, write a letter, say a gawddamn word

When the streets were alive with protest, and statues of hate were destroyed

When the Pandemic raged and hard working folk were suddenly unemployed

 When corporations falsely claimed they would do their part

And a fascist leader, of privilege, lead with a hateful heart

When people of goodwill united and justice was in the air

Do you remember, my friend, 

Were you there

T.C