
Flux Magazine
"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