The Silence Of One Standing By

The Silence Of One Standing by

The silence of one standing by

His brother’s blood in being shed

Complies, and that’s the reason why

His brother’s blood is on his head;

For standing by a brother’s blood

In silence, spells complicity,

And so with everyone who stood

To make believe they didn’t see.

People are being crucified,

And burned alive, and being shot,

Beheaded as the West stands by

And makes believe that it sees not.

Their dinner shouldn’t be disturbed

Or bad dreams interrupt their sleep

Remaining thus they’re unperturbed

By the composure that they keep.