Stand Together!

Neil Kaul

In the shadows, a bystander stays,

Silent and unsure, lost in the maze.

Watching the scene, with a heart full of fright,

Wishing for courage to join in the fight.

A voice that is stifled in the bustling throng,

Where whispers of kindness can easily go wrong.

An up-stander rises, both steady and strong,

To right all the wrongs and to sing a new song.

With words that can heal and actions that mend,

They offer their support, a true, loyal friend.

In the face of their fears, they refuse to cower,

They know their own voice holds incredible power.

For every tear shed, they bring forth a smile,

Standing up tall, they go that extra mile.

Bystanders transformed by their radiant light

Together they gather, igniting the collective flames of might 

In unity, we chase away the night,

Each up-stander shining, igniting the light.

With hearts intertwined, let compassion remain,

A world free from bullying, where love will sustain.