The 11th Commandment – Thou Shalt Let Them Breathe

The 11th Commandment – Thou Shalt Let Them Breathe
The Sacred Books
If well read
Show the way
Erase the darkness that was
Confront the darkness that is

Thou shalt not kill
It is written
Wise guideline
True commandment
To which
We should add
Thou shalt let them breathe

If they do not
Leaders should
Call on them to take responsibility
And pay their dues
Here and in the hereafter
For leaders should
Bring peace,
Harmony and unity

To these leaders
Must we all say
”Unify your nation
And show a light
Of hope to the world
If you can not be a good leader
It is time
You let them breathe
It is time
For you to go.”
©Regis Cabral 9 June 2020