I Stand Poem, by Tony36, at My poetic side

I stand and speak my mind

But I am told to

Sit down and shut up

I speak for those who can not

Again I am told to

Sit down and shut up

There are people out there

Hurting

Dying

Hungry

I will not ignore them

As so many have

They cry out to me

I have answered them

Now I cry out on their behalf

I have seen their tears

I have heard their children cry in hunger

Because their parents can not feed them

I have seen these people wear the same clothes day after day

Because they have nothing to change into

Yet

You tell me to sit down and shut up

Not until these people have shelter

Not until these people have food to eat

Not until these people have clean clothes to weare

I will not sit down

I will not shut up

These people need a voice

Comments +

sorenbarrett July 3rd, 2025 09:39
A good write on standing up for what one sees as right, for the weak, for those that can not speak for themselves. A lovely write
Caring dove July 3rd, 2025 10:01
We shouldn’t have to sit down and shut up .. if we don’t want to and if we only saying our opinion etc

A good writing

Should be allowed to express a opinion without being told to be silent

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