stop

Ripple. Ripple. Plop.
This has got to stop
The rumors that encircle
The hate that spreads
The fear of differences,
The ones that make us unique.

Because when the rumors, hate, and fear
drop into our pond
We push and pull
It all takes a toll
Till the tension explodes
Ripple. Ripple. Plop. Boom.

We pull on our armor and fight
But we are not meant to be enemies
Deep under our armor
lies a kind heart
And this battle is getting us nowhere
Clang.Clang.Silence.

So lay down our swords
Of hatred, death, and despair
Pull down our helmets
Realize this is unneeded
And smile
Clang.Drop. Peace

I know this vine of hope
Won't grow in a day
But it'll grow
Oh it will
Up from the cracks in the sidewalk
Tick. Tock. Bloom.

There just has to be someone
Who will water it
Through all the droughts
Cover it during frost
And support it as it grows
You are that someone

Your voice of change
Is destined to roar
Above the storm
And torrents of hate
Never to be silenced
Because we need it

Speak Up
Be Brave
Be Loud
Tick Tock
The time is now
You are the future