Speak Up

Sweater and knee socks in May
As around her
All present sweltered

damp browed assuring
She felt just fine 
In things unseasonably sheltered

A boundary crossed
The sweater removed
Insult to injury by force

Seeing the reason
And humiliation
Immediately showing remorse

Gently escorted away from 
The eyes
that looked on ,and on,it seemed

After the big unveiling
the rest
A nightmarish dream

The role of being
A spokesman unwittingly
given that day

No looking not
Or deciding
to look the other way



We all have an obligation
to the fragile
Or dispossessed

Trying to hide
their battle scars
Each day as their getting dressed


Be the one who says
 "Come with Me"
As you guide them out of this mess


Love in action
Love indeed
Not shallow words professed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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May 29, 2022 at 1:28 PM
Wonderfully written Vickey. I agree actions speak louder then words. You certainly will be rewarded someday. God bless you and thank you for stopping by and commenting.
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