Speak Anyway

Speak Anyway

I may not be heard, but I’ll speak
anyway. I’ll raise my voice above
the deafness, defend the silent, seek
ears willing to listen to my love.

I may be a one-man band, but I’ll play
anyway. I’ll blow my horn under
the red sky, listen to dancers sway
and clap in the dark like rolling thunder.

I may be an old man, but I’ll count
anyway. I’ll cast my vote beneath
The silver hair of destiny. I’ll mount
A campaign and lay a laurel wreath.

I may be losing the war, but I’ll fight
anyway. I’ll fire my canon into
the cold hearts of the night
I’ll protest tyranny until my lips turn blue

I’ll speak my peace defending me and you
For freedom’s sake I’ll always be true