I Shall

I shall raise my voice When faced with bigotry, hatred or injustice I shall raise my voice When being tread upon I shall raise my voice When others remain silent through fear I shall raise my voice When the weak are attacked I shall raise my voice When the poor are oppressed I shall raise my voice When democracy turns to dictatorship I shall raise my voice If you are in distress I shall raise my voice If I feel you are hurting I will whisper When I am no longer here