There Are Not Many Saints

There are not many saints in the World of today Such are rarer than rare that would seem fair to say And though many people are honest and kind There isn't a shortage of the criminally inclined Yet in Countries where justice and human rights due to corrupt governments fail There are many far too many good people in jail People who spoke out against oppression in the face of fear True heroes though stories of their bravery we seldom do hear The red flame of courage these people have fanned Against the oppressors they did make a stand Despite knowing they would be imprisoned they dared to speak out Of their greatness and courage there isn't a doubt, Having said that many in jail serving prison time Are paying the just price for a punishable crime.