"Citizen" by Annika Lawson

In the darkness of today we reach for the light of tomorrow,

Doe-eyed and hopeful we sing words of love

and expect the golden rains to shower it’s gift on us

We want so greatly what we do not wish to give

Respect

How can we look into the eyes of another human or creature

And tell them they are less than

Beat them, make them feel pain

How can we look into the eyes of another human

And tell them they are not worthy

How can we change