For Rosa

I saw you cry and wondered why I’d ask, but I didn’t wanna pry How could I prove my hunch was right In what my instincts said? I never knew why you wouldn’t stay You grabbed your purse and ran away But when you couldn’t escape the light I saw your skin had bled Your life to me’s this mystery You’ve chosen not to share with me You want to keep it sewn up tight I’ll honor your request That choice is yours ‘cause no one’s sure Just what goes on behind closed doors But blinding others to your plight You cheat yourself instead For winter sleeves in summer heat Hide the bruises buried deep You yearn for rescue from your fight To free you from this dread You’ve often dreamt of life so sweet Where true love sweeps you off your feet A place where freedom feels just right And harm will never tread So be the one - let loose your tongue! For heroes who remain unsung Rose to power from their fight By speaking out instead