why are we silent

a black six year old, arrested for picking a flower

why are we silent

the sun burns through glaciers

why are we silent

sweatshop laborers die by the thousands

why are we silent

multiple girls are harassed every day

why are we silent

asian hate

why are we silent

homo/transphobia

why are we silent

black lives matter

why are we silent

billions of covid cases

why are we silent

one year old asian and family slashed in the face

why are we silent

nine year old muslim girl held down and pepper sprayed

why are we silent

the french government oppresses those who wear hijabs and does not allow them to practice much of their religion

why are we silent

i will not sit by and watch

this is my warning

i will not be silent