Sister's Silent Witness

Never one to stand silent in the face of unfairness Speak out, act, do that which is just Yet in my innocence I had no words to paint a picture And in my frailty I did not stand a chance Small and slight in my youth I could not act to stop her abuse Standing shell-shocked I stared blankly at the scene Of never ending violence unfolding before me A silent witness, I marveled at your bravery You faced her wrath in order to protect me Had I been able, sister I would have shattered her with my outrage Had I been able, sister I would have just swept her away But you and I, we survived And all was not lost, for your bravery was a gift Of a burning passion running soul deep To fight for those who cannot fight for themselves