V L CasonApr 41 min readThe Knock at the DoorWhen they take my voice, will you speakWhen they take my home, will you open your doorWhen they sit me down, will you stand upWhen they divide us, with whom will you fightWhen they take my rights, how will you voteWhen they take my peace, how loud will you be, for meWill you still call me friend, or will I be your foeThere are so many things I need you to knowPeople hold power, but only as oneFeed the beast, and they have wonLook into your heart, your conscience, your soulFor I could be you, and you could be meAs I speak these wordsWhen they come for me
When they take my voice, will you speakWhen they take my home, will you open your doorWhen they sit me down, will you stand upWhen they divide us, with whom will you fightWhen they take my rights, how will you voteWhen they take my peace, how loud will you be, for meWill you still call me friend, or will I be your foeThere are so many things I need you to knowPeople hold power, but only as oneFeed the beast, and they have wonLook into your heart, your conscience, your soulFor I could be you, and you could be meAs I speak these wordsWhen they come for me