Lay the Blame

Don't breathe the air.
It is unfit.

The clock's a dare.

Do not submit.

Don't hear those growls.

Don't feel their teeth.

When lying jowls 

come diving deep

for naked prey,

do not show fear.

Thrust them away.

They can't vex here.

Stand up straight:

both meek and strong.

Remonstrate.

March along,

hand in hand

without a doubt,

debate, demand,

sing, and shout.

Say his name

and say it loud.

Lay the blame,

pointed, proud.

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**Note: most of this was written before the events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, but those events inspired its completion. 

"We call B.S." - Teenagers who have more sense than elected officials in nice suits

 "If you tried to please me now, you know that I won't remonstrate, but lie. I would lie." Gomez Bring it On