Meanings

By: Martha Jones

Let me drum to the heart of America.
We say the bigots are in office,
But we look at one in the mirror every day.
We say we the people, but we really mean
The government should.  We’re not fighting against
the rich, the government, the oppressors-
we’re fighting against what we’ve done.
You. Me.
We are the government.
We fill ourselves with society’s words
While we let our intellect drown. 
Stop. Do you hear that?
Silence. 
Let the silence remind you there’s a spot for you. 
We hate the media and distrust it
Yet we consume it every day. 
Why don’t we value our time more than that?
You. Me.
We are society. 
We have one chance to make a difference
yet we’ve created boxes to live in and
we don’t remember what it’s like to have neighbors.
You.  Me.
Wake up.
It’s time to start a new beat.