What you gonna do?

What you gonna do
when they come for your liver?
Sure better hope
you got arrows in your quiver.
What you gonna do
when they come for your pen?
Did it once
might do it again.
What you gonna do
when they come for your soul?
Give a little bit
or keep it whole?
What you gonna do
when they come for your time?
Take that money
see how far allowed to climb?
What you gonna go
when they come for your sleep?
gonna say quiet
or stand and speak?

Akihcikewin Maskwa (Data Bear) Preparing 2024

Dedicated to cousins and Aunties who speak their truths