Uvalde

Look them in the eye 
and ask them why.
Look them in the eye 
and ask them why.

Those who see
children shot dead
and choose the status quo
instead.

I’m sure that they’ll pretend
thoughts and prayers can make amends,
as people argue relentlessly
over and over again.

But talking is a sin
because what we need is a cure.
And one may never be found
because a cure must be searched for.

Look them in the eye
and ask them why.
Look them in the eye
and ask them why.