Stand Up
Blood lubricates the chains
The only sound alongside muffled cries
In pain
A sideways glance
Before you look away
Pretending you saw nothing
Ignore the cracks
So that your life remains picturesque
While millions suffer
Welcome to the stars and stripes
Where beatings make you see stars
And chains leave you with stripes
The chains are subtle
But they are felt by millions
Don't be afraid to stand up
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