Leave Apathy Behind- 2021

“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” - Plato In the shadows where nightmares thrive, courage falters and struggles to survive. Where the cries of innocence fall unheard, and darkness engulfs without a sound. Sex traffickers, predators invisible, prey upon the vulnerable, a nightmare’s dream. Still, in the face of fear we hesitate, lacking the valor to confront their loathing. The chains of child labor bind innocence tight, yet we turn away from their silent cries. For the cost of action, we shrink in alarm, leaving the unprotected as virtue’s sacrifice. Drugs weave their web, a plague upon our streets, but confronting the issue we dare not speak. In the grip of addictions’ cruel hold we falter, losing our lifeblood day by day. The IRS looms large, a fearsome sight, intimidating and making the bravest yield. Afraid to challenge, afraid to dissent, we surrender, lacking strength to face their power. Against cops and responders, some may protest their authority, as the barricade draws near. But in the face of unfairness we pause, fearful of the consequences we may create. Yet in the heart of darkness, a flicker radiates, a spark of courage among the lines. In the face of fear, true heroes rise, to confront injustice and leave apathy behind. Let us find the courage to stand, hand-in-hand, against the tides of evil. United and brave, we’ll find our might and bring light to the darkness, and justice pursue.