I Never Stopped Listening

I will not ever place my hand over my eyes While anyone might cry or suffer, I do not believe that suffering is a grandeur prize That will ultimately make one tougher. I will also never stick my fingers in my ears While anyone might be screaming, If I can hear the rich parading to chants and cheers Ignoring the pleas of others will not ever become redeeming. I will not use my hands to ever cover my mouth When I see any injustice done, I stand against prejudice and against the bigotry of the south And from racism and politicians, I will not ever run. I will not blacken my windows or lock my door As one day we will be questioned on what we did, I supported the needy and I helped the poor And I never stopped listening, or even closed an eyelid. Randy L. McClave