On Fire

My country is on fire

It’s burning from the inside out

Hate and division are eating it alive

My city is on fire

People are screaming for help

People are screaming for justice

Peace for justice

My country is on fire

It is being ravaged by hate

It is being crushed by cruelty

My city is on fire

One of my homes is burning

People are hurting

People are screaming

People need and want justice

It’s time

It’s way past time

We are all one

We are human

My country is on fire

I feel helpless watching

I want to do something

It’s time for change

The same thing won’t work

Words aren’t enough

Actions matter

We need to understand

We need compassion and empathy

We all want and need the same thing

My country is on fire