Peaceful But Not Powerless

You riot and protest with actions so loud,
Whilst I stand beside you, my head tall and proud.
For we are not different, our intentions are the same.
My actions are less militant, but no less untamed.

My weapons are words, piercing and true,
Whilst yours hurt everyone, they even hurt you.
While you're throwing punches, I'm throwing words.
I speak my true feelings, I make sure they're heard.

You're breaking windows and bones, and even hearts too.
Instead I'm creating, to make the world anew.
You don't have to be violent to get your point across.
We can stand still, great, and loud, and not be at a loss.

But then please don't be silent just because you hate to harm,
For we can change the nation whilst we are unarmed.
A weapon can be sharp without being a sword,
And my words are truly razor-sharp, shouted and roared.

So I'll never sit in silence, and I'll never close my eyes
To any injustice or hatred or an innocent child's cries.
But I'll never take up arms which cannot come from my mind,
For courageous words are how to save the lives of all mankind.

                                            -c.h.f