It’s easy to get down, facing life’s challenges
To scream and to frown, heart covered in calluses
Hopes dashed, lack of desired impact
Arguing over what exactly constitutes a fact
Ideals shattered, butchered and battered
Clinging to a sense of calm but only getting madder
At those who don’t care, who give up on society
Deciding instead to rely on self-proclaimed piety
Our politics in shambles, selfish and career-minded
Instead of serving others, leaving all of us behind
Education is a mess and the rich keep getting richer
Is it any wonder folks are disillusioned by this picture?
How do we hold out hope, banking on a new day
When people find their voices heard, no matter be they straight or gay
Pushing forth the positive, looking on the bright side
Squelching the negative, leaving it behind for the ride
Disillusionment’s an ailment, disrupting our ability
To have a collective impact, greater than we could as you or me
By pointing to all that’s good, and framing our philosophy
Around our inner strength, we’ll be the change we wish to see.
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