Voices in Humanism

Sometimes I Have Some Feelings

Sometimes I have some feelings
Of so many different kinds
That make my heart ache
And give no peace of mind

The fears that I face
To leave home for just an hour
To enjoy the sun
To find a flower

After touchdowns it’s a meme,
During anthems you’re a traitor,
If you’re in a church it is pristine,
But towards Mecca deserves a crater,

What does it mean to kneel?
A tale as old as time
Not the way to protest, not ideal for the frontline,
But if it’s on a neck, it takes 4 days to be a crime

MLK not long ago,
X said the healing’s yet to begun
The last tea party sucked
Maybe this one will get it done

The month of May seemed to break the bough
To those who ignored the plight before:
Can you hear the voices now?

Jared Squires
Class of 2021