Not Enough – The Lightning Tower

There is so much pain in the world,
And it is tearing me apart.

I hear their cries,
And my throat is raw.
I see their tears,
And wipe away my own.
I feel them crushed,
And I can’t breathe.

I open my mouth,
And nothing comes out.
I have the voice to be heard,
But not the voice to speak.

How to be an ally?
A single question,
With unending answers.

There is work to be done,
And as I watch the world,
I watch myself,
Seeking the courage –

To learn.
To change.
To fight for what’s right.