The Deafening Silence

There is an explosion in all of us, we try to keep hidden away But when we decide to get even, everybody must pay There are so many things wrong people tend to ignore The people in and out of our lives, the screaming next door The ones we pass by on the street One of them becomes a victim, than on a gurney covered with a sheet Another shot fired, it becomes acceptable violence What becomes un easing is the deafening silence Some people hunt for a living, others for the thrill Humans being the worst animal, thou shall not kill An old lady conned out of her pension A nobody takes hostages to draw some attention Kids bring guns to school to settle scores Now we have metal detectors at the doors Is there really such a thing as a safe environment Don't be fooled by the deafening silence I remember when Bicycles, Hotwheels and for the girls Barbies were the greatest thing Now it is all about the latest cell and the bling bling Rap Artists, Rock Stars and movie Moguls are what influence the youth of today It seems there is always a dragon for mom or dad to slay Kids go wild without our guidance The answer is not the deafening silence