Say my name

Because I shouldn’t be prey

In a place that’s supposed to be safe

Say her name

Because she shouldn’t be afraid

While walking home everyday

Say his name

Because the color of his skin

Shouldn’t define who he is

Say her name

Because her religion

Shouldn’t cause her bullying

Say his name

Because mothers shouldn’t be afraid

to lose their kids to an early grave

Say her name

Because her body weight

Shouldn’t be the dinner conversation

Say his name

Because his identity

Shouldn’t keep him caged

Say her name

Because she shouldn’t be forced to give birth

Say his name

Because he’s living with addiction

And you do not want to admit it

Say her name

Because her blood is something that is disgusting

Say his name

Because you ignore the abuse

Like the children in foster care

Say her name

Because mental illness

Shouldn’t be a secret

Say his name

Because having therapy

Shouldn’t make him ashamed

Say her name

Because you refuse to dearm

While she is getting shot

Say his name

Because one day we will die of climate change

Say her name

Because her books and toys, dresses and shirts

Shouldn’t be restricted

Say his name

Because his healthcare shouldn’t be restricted

If his body doesn’t fit how he’s feeling

Say her name

Because her native language

Is somehow a reason to call her a terrorist?

Say our name

Because if our leaders are incompetent

And we take charge for this

we are called incompetent

Because children is all you call us.