Voice

Folks stay mute, thinking they don't have a choice, but silence is a form of compliance and change requires the power of your voice; injustice must be met with defiance. Your voice means nothing if it can't be heard, the lines between right and wrong oft get blurred and things go from distasteful to absurd. Speak up when you perceive something isn't right, exercise your rights, hold on to them tight, step out of the shadows into the light. Don't let greed run you down in a Rolls-Royce or paychecks turn hope into reliance; though anonymity may be preferred, there are times one must speak the truth to might. (Fragmented Rhyme) 04/20/2023 Writing Challenge - 'V' Words Sponsored by: Constance La France Fragmented Rhyme Constance La France invented it; it has 14 lines with lots of indentation and a rhyme pattern to follow. Do not divide it into stanzas. Rhyme scheme, ABABCCCDDDABCD Line 1- Indent 24 spaces - A Line 2- Indent 12 spaces- B Line 3- A Line 4- B Line 5- Indent 24 spaces- C Line 6- C Line 7- C Line 8- Indent 6 spaces- D Line 9- Indent 12 spaces- D Line 10-Indent 24 spaces- D Line 11- A Line 12-Indent 12 spaces- B Line 13-Indent 6 spaces- C Line 14-Indent 12 D