I look all around me to see what is “normal”
And the tears will not cease not because I’m hormonal
Because the things that I witness all of the time
Are things derived of cruelty, though pushed from your minds
I look down and I see you are wearing leather daps
And it’s ham or corned beef that you have in your baps
It is cow’s milk you put in your coffee and tea
Is that contempt in your eyes as you’re looking at me?
I try not to look, not to judge, though inside
The pain that I feel is so hard to hide
I know the cruelties behind those “innocent” acts
You choose not to see, but I know the facts
Do I make you feel guilty for making my stand?
Why do you turn from me as I hold out my hand?
Is it because you believe all I do is criticize?
As you eat your beef burger and turn from my eyes.
Do you never ask me questions because you don’t want to hear
...the reasons for my actions, the cost is too dear
You may have to change, if you hear what I say
It may change your life in every way!
You perpetuate suffering though try not to see it
Sometimes you realize, try hard to ignore it
I understand fully, it's painful to see
The suffering and pain, the endless cruelty
It's easier to bury your head in the sand
Only I can't ignore the truth on command
It's time that more people make the stand
Please, open your eyes, take my hand
And take a good, long look at the realities of this world
Join in the fight to stop the cruelty.