Patience

PATIENCE We hear that patience is a virtue Is this true, or simply virtual reality When leaders are teaching our youth; do as I say, not as I do Regression to a version of the American truth Impatience is becoming intolerance But to be patient is viewed as ignorance In a blind world conforming to violence Very few see need for benevolence Many view crime as way of life Government fuels fires, causing strife Committing true crime with their lack of pride Our country torn by those who lied Promoting bigotry and distaste for the unknown But these days color and homosexuality are lactose free Intolerant of equality, it’s a problem, clearly Love is love, embrace the hate Hold it tightly until it sees the light Peace pushed just beyond our reach We realize that “hope and change” was just a speech Wars raging through the land we call home In God we trust, not this powerful regime Speak out now with virtuous impatience Change is change no matter how small the feat Restore hope with unfaltering acceptance and grace Serve what you stand for, no time left to waste