Protest Song

(It lacks a proper melody, but there is a call and response that actually sets up the rhythm--suitable for marching.)

How long?

(Not long.) 4X

How long will some people be so
self- satisfied,
that they've pushed to keep
other people down?

How long will they keep
holding back the tide?
Do their arms get tired
As they push to keep
other people down?

How long?

(Not long.) 4X

How long will they make it
a source of their pride
That they fought to keep
other people down?

How long will they teach
their children--
that it was right,
pushing other people down?

How long?

(Not long.) 4X

Did they think no one kept track
of they hate that they spread,
and no one kept track
of all their lies?

There's a book where there's written
everything that they've said,
and one day they will need to
recognize--

It has lead to their ruin,
all the hate they were spewing,
as they pushed to keep
other people down.

How long?

(Not long.)

How long?

(Not long.)

Would you fight to keep
other people down?

This video is alright--preface to a poetry slam:

That's smart pride. I like this a lot.