It is so hard to believe
That men see need and
Remain idle doing nothing
To help and when approached
They have questions usually presented
In a way that will ease or be reliable as
An excuse for their doing nothing
No one is required to give of themselves
In order to improve condition for others
Most will not know that they were neglectful
To be proactive is to address the problems
And be part of the solutions
It is not to offer excuses
Or duck inherent responsibilities
There is a time to say yes
A time to be a leader, not to be called hero,
But because it is just the right thing to do
You put your name on the line and make the
Commitment because life is out of order
Recognizing it and digesting the ramifications
You take time to stand up and speak
Knowing it is not a time for silence, which
Would allow misery to progress, but time
To finally refuse to consent to this
We have been instructed
To go to the fringes and
Assist in solving what is wrong
He who remains silent is
Understood to consent
They agree that the errors
Of mankind are okay and
Not their problem as they
Are above it all and are
Willing to live through the
Consequences of their inactivity
We are looking for good men
We listen for their answer, but
They remain silent, advocating
The wrath which will soon descend
Those who remain silent are
Advocating an outcome of misery
Stanski
August 23, 2020 ^
Steve Haarman 