PRISONERS

You say you've seen it hiding
I'd show you if I could
Your eyes under my skin
They look for only good
And you say you've seen it breaking
You kneel to find a piece
I watch you touch the prisoners
And call for their release
But freedom just a whisper
Brings shouting from the guard
Locks them up inside
Not listening makes life hard
So call your sledgehammer love
But nothing takes out this wall
For every brick you steal
Ten more will never fall
These prisoners don't ask why
They'll reach but never far
And in their hearts the battle cry
As love becomes their war

                       ‘90