We stand taller when united and smaller when not
Liberty is sweeter; the right to have, we fought
There are some who are giants and they lead the way
Others step back and just give them the praise
Why not get in there and get involved
Try to make a difference and become evolved
There is hope for us yet, when we never forget
Our time here is short and our life is a gift
The news can be shocking and we can become numb
To our awful surroundings and the seeming lack of love
Yet if we dig deep and choose to believe
We can fight for justice and pursue our liberty
We love when it’s easy and flee when it’s hard
Angered by disappointment and often on guard
Trust levels low, respect hard to come by
Truth becomes fiction, when so many lie
Where is the hope, of a brighter new day
How far have we come, what price have we paid
When settling for less, we’ve weakened society
So caught up in ourselves and a loss of sobriety
We must press forward and strive for new life
Keep the flame burning and shine our own light
Stand for freedom and fight for the truth
Stick by each other even when it’s hard to do
What about our forefathers who paved the way
For life, liberty, happiness, our choice to claim
Why settle for less when there is so much more
Change a little, Dream a little and stop keeping score
We stand taller when united and smaller when not
Liberty is sweeter; the right to have, we fought
There are some who are giants and they lead the way
Others step back and just give them the praise
Why not get in there and get involved
Try to make a difference and become evolved
There is hope for us yet, when we never forget
Our time here is short and our life is a gift
Rae Ann Hall
