Change

Each and every morning
I walk out my front door
In fear of never returning
I drive with an apprehensive foot
Fearful the driver behind me
May shoot through my legacy

A man stops me on the street
Just to provide a smile
He sees frustration upon my face
And attempts to share his pleasant grace
Dear God forgive me
For I am afraid
This man may be the rapist
Wanted across six states

A young woman pulls over to assist
The sun lit ablaze
On a heated summer day
As I push the stroller
My child cries
As hot as it is
I refuse the ride
For the woman in that car
Mourns the birth of a still born

Leaving the mall, it's become dark
Footsteps behind, steady with my pace
Excuse me ma'am
I noticed you back there
A sweet man interested in me
Tonight I'm unable to care
This man in business attire
Has already killed four woman
In the last year alone

As I pray for a brighter day
Another bomb is dropped
Yet another trigger is pulled
One more fight for equality
Is put to death
As I plead for change
More children are abused
One more victim is found

Perfection is not requested
But a median is needed
Drop your weapons
Hate, anger, racism
Surrender your guns
Defuse this madness
It's time to stop running
Face the truth
Protect our youth