I was sitting, wishing, waiting for you to notice me, the truth blinded by ignorance.

I was sitting, wishing, waiting for you to love me, the essence of the breath that we take.

I was sitting, wishing, waiting for you to question me, the rules that we follow with closed eyes. 

I was sitting, wishing, waiting for you to fight for me, the rights that our brothers and sisters fought for.

I was sitting, wishing, waiting for you to fill the streets, the voices that echo with rage and with hope. 

I was sitting, wishing, waiting for you to notice me, the racism and oppression we pretend is in our past.

I was sitting, wishing, waiting for you to do something about anything, the voice of power and strength in unity.