The Speaker

I feel the urge to demonstrate greatness
But I am held back by the constraints of my position
The need to maintain status quo in order to feed my family
To clothe my baby
Shelter my loved ones

I want to do something better
To challenge my life, make a difference
A catalyst of change for the people as a whole
To improve society
Induce positivity

The negative image imposed by media
Results in the separation of compassion and reality
The people need to return to empathy
To exchange faith
With humble interaction

Inspired by the intent of others
The eloquence of King is an art form
The logic of Jefferson, simplicity of Lincoln
To be the speaker
For our house

This generation is without a speaker
Voices lost in the vastness of the internet
Enshrouded and clouded by the media
To be a voice of reason
And logic

We need a voice to present our need for social justice
A need for educational freedom
Entertaining our rights to speech and change
To refocus our nation
Inward

Americans have the capacity for greatness
But we spread ourselves too thin
It is our responsibility to demonstrate the best in humanity
We cannot do this without taking care of ourselves
To prioritize our needs
Before seeking justice for others

America will not maintain prominence with the status quo
Wisdom and justice come with education
Love and compassion come with reflection
To present greatness
For everyone

Nathaniel Atherstone