This Machine

The first defense is art and song

Against the ever present throng 

Of the hateful and their blight

Their golden calf, their crystal night. 

Those with privilege must stand tall 

To help those who would face the call

Of extinction by the powers

Day by day, hour by hour

When the threat of fascists reigns

Everyone will feel the pain

You think youre safe if not your brother,

But someday too youll be the other.

When there’s noome left to blame 

They’ll come for you, just the same.

The vote you cast to prop them up 

Youll find one day wont be enough.

So stand up now, and be the change

To keep  safe for all deemed strange.

Protect those now who need a hand.

For peace and justice take a stand.

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