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ALL LIVES MATTER

But Really

By Rowan Finley Published 4 years ago 1 min read
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All lives matter.

Whether they are black or white.

Whether they are arrogant or "politically right."

All lives matter.

Whether they are unborn or born.

Whether their clothes are mended or torn.

All live matter.

Whether they are funny or not.

Whether they are motley or hot.

All lives matter.

Whether they are introverted or extroverted.

Whether they think purely or perverted.

All lives matter.

Whether they have a disability or not.

Whether they vape or smoke pot.

All lives matter.

Whether they are polite or mean.

Whether they dress plain or like a drag queen.

All lives matter.

Whether they are violent or silent.

Whether they are on or off a diet.

All lives matter.

Whether they seem fake or real.

Whether they are complacent or full of zeal.

All lives matter.

Whether they are a cop or a civilian.

Whether they need a walker or insulin.

All lives matter.

Whether they have wrinkles or baby skin.

Whether they have a large nose or a butt chin.

All lives matter.

Whether they are celibate or promiscuous.

Whether they feel at ease or are full of homesickness.

All lives matter.

Whether they are lost or saved.

Whether they are beaten senseless or are depraved.

All lives matter.

Let all these lives that matter,

Find the narrow Truth,

Of the One who Saves,

Otherwise the broad way of the world,

Will be the one who enslaves.

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About the Creator

Rowan Finley

Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. Aspiring licensed mental health counselor. My real name is Jesse Balogh.

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