Speak Out
Every person deserves a certain
Quality of life behind the curtain
Unscarred by the old thoughts
Awash in the freedom bought
Living a life that they choose
Implored to share their truths
To lead their life without fear
Yield not, when hate is near
Forgetting not what asked
Or forgiving for the past
Renew the bond of man
Ascent to a different plan
Live as if each a brother
Love given one another
Perhaps the day will come
Each person will be the sum
Of everything they do
Portray a love that’s true
Let this be our creation
Expect more of our nation
Silence is not persuasion
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Not only are your words a fire of truth needing lit under some still today, but the way you intertwined the first letter of each line to spell “EQUALITY FOR ALL PEOPLE” gives yet another testament to your writing skills. Really loved this one!
Thanks, sis! Acrositic poems are always challenging and fun to write. I am currently working on an unusual acrostic style and will post it if I ever get it figured out. Thanks for all the love and support!
First Brad I simply love the picture you chose. It looks like a little female giving the man of the house a few serious words. So sweet.
Your poetry is strong, graceful and so poignant today. Everything you said is so true. I truly hope that this “wake up” call will change people in some way. I hope we can all be a light for others and be kinder to one another in our world. I really love this Brad. Thanks for sharing. I hope you and all your loved ones have an amazing weekend. Sending lots of love, hugs and flowers to share with everyone you pass (of course with mask and safe distance). 💕🌸🌺❤️💐🤗 Jonikins
Thank you, Jonikins! I thought the picture was so funny and appropriate to the verse. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for all your kind words and undying support. Reader like you keep me motivated and writing. I am sending you back tons of love and well wishes for a great weekend in NC. ❣💓💗💖💘💝
so inspirational, especially in these times. great match with the picture
Thank you, Beth! Have a great weekend!
You too
Do these types of poems have a name, where the first letter of each line spells out something? I have always enjoyed such creativity.
Another inspirational poem; your one line about forgetting not what asked reminds me of JFK…
Thanks, Jim! These are acrostic poems. They have a few variations. You can find a post on them under the Whittled Words series. And, hopefully the future here will have a new variation I have been working on. If I can figure it out, that is.
I’m guessing I probably read about acrostic poems on your site! Looking forward to what your new variation will be…
Amazing!!!! You are just so amazing!! Perfectly said for the times, perfect & humorous correlation between your words and the picture you chose. And if course the message of equality for all people! Fantastic!!
Thank you, Kristian! I am glad you enjoyed this. It was fun to write and I was lucky to stumble on a funny photo to go with it. Stay well and much love!
Yes! I like it! The message should always be Freedom for All, Equality for All and All Lives Matter! Great work my friend…
Thanks! We are all human beings and that should be enough for anyone!
Agree 💯 %
Very well said 👏 👏