We’ll stand with you, as true friends must—
arm in arm, and knee to knee.
The time is now; be brave with us.
Reject false fear and forced mistrust.
Know none are free ’till all are free.
We’ll stand with you, as true friends must.
They stir the pot, tell lies, and fuss,
intimidate, ignore our pleas.
The time is now; be brave with us.
Speak up, refuse, do what you must—
no more. Resisting calmly is the key.
We’ll stand with you, as true friends must.
In all our names, they load each bus
with “others” shoved on bended knees.
Enough: The time is now; be brave with us.
Remember there are more of us
whose hearts beat blood of liberty.
We’ll stand with you, as true friends must.
The time is now; be brave with us.
#BeBraveDay
by Gale Naylor
Poetry by Gale 