It’s selfish, folly and sin, and exhibits weakness too,
When people remain silent, when that’s not the thing to do.
Such is how evil prospers, and how good things go astray,
It just repeats history, it’s something that doesn’t pay.

We should stand up and speak out, wherever there’s a need to,
Not doing so is foolish, and can lead to what we’ll rue.
We shouldn’t let fear of man stop us from doing what’s right,
Nor should we sit on the fence, for trouble too, that’ll invite.

Much is lost because of those who’re frightened to make a stand,
Or who bow to peer pressure, following the current band.
And as for the fence sitters, they’re all just as guilty too,
For their indecision — is evil’s cue — hence wrong gets through.

Don’t play follow the leader, or join the puppet brigade,
Nor perch upon those fences, that invariably, evil aid.
No, don’t give evil more time, nor the opportunity,
Rather, call a spade a spade, stand up, speak out fearlessly.

When confronted with what’s wrong, denounce it, but prudently,
Make a stand, cast your vote; remove yourself if necessary —
For there may well be wrong things, that should see you soon depart,
Lest their evil influence, cloud your mind, harden your heart.

Have you got something to lose, if you chose to speak your mind?
Position? Employment? Friends? Does such make you disinclined?
Well, that’s how evil prospers, that’s how wrong things get a hold,
That’s how bad folk get to rule, and how folk end up controlled.

Yes, there’s a bigger picture, hence heroes who’ve gone before,
Who have boldly made a stand, lest wrong things get through the door.
And who’ve made a sacrifice, for the greater good of all,
Lest more trouble and heartache, fellow citizens befall.

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