What Needs to Be Said

What Needs to Be Said


People say actions speak louder than words,

Which, if true is a shame.

Because for all the words spoken our bombs keep falling from their skies

And in every boat full of people some innocence dies.

Which, if true compels me

To act rather than speak or write,

Against the imperialists might.


People say actions speak louder than words.

And for all the fine words written

And for all my love of words I am sickened

By the number of them printed in hate

By a few

Recklessly inspiring many to act

In fear.


People say actions speak louder than words.

Thus am I made new,

Given grist for my mill

By the eloquent few,

And compassionate will

Of many

Who speak and act

With empathy.



People say....

...many things.

So what about you?

Speak?

Act?

Or watch passively.




[For some much better poetry than this about the massive human tragedy playing out before our eyes check out the link below! All proceeds from the book will go to aid efforts towards refugees both here and abroad.]

http://fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/over-land-over-sea/



Love, Courage, and Strength.

A

xx