Who We Are

Why must we live our lives 
letting hatred lead the way?
Why can't well all just learn to 
be friends?
Don't disregard others just 
because they're not perfect.
Please respect us for who we 
are.  
We are the future.
We are the light.
We are the ones you tucked in 
at night.
If you be who you truly are,
I promise you'll go far.
Who we are. 
Who we are is what we want 
to be. 
We need to unite. 
Protect what's right. 
We have the tools. 
We just need to know how to 
use them. 
We fight for our future. 
We fight for our light.   
We fight for everything we 
believe is right.
Follow your heart. 
Say something smart. 
Reach out your hand. 
Respect your fellow man. 
It's not question of how, 
It's a question of when?
We stand up for our freedom. 
We stand up for our right.  
We stand up for those who 
need our sight. 
If you be who you truly are,
I promise you'll go far. 
Who we are. 
Who we are is what we want 
to be.
When will we stand,
And put up our hands?
When will we respect our fellow 
man?
We need to have sight. 
Follow the light.  
And do something right.
If you be who you truly are,
I promise you'll go far. 
Who we are.  
Who we are. 
Who we are is what we're 
meant to be...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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February 8, 2016 at 1:35 PM
WELL EXPRESSED
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April 22, 2012 at 1:41 PM
a lot of truth and sincerity in this poem...enjoyed reading this and welcome to poetry soup
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April 20, 2012 at 7:36 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Trisha. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
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