When they went for the women, I spoke up —
Because I am an ally
When they went for the gays and the lesbians, I spoke up —
Because I am an ally
When they went for the trans and the queer, I spoke up —
Because I am an ally
When they went for people of color and ethnic minorities, I spoke up —
Because I am an Ally
When they went for the indigenous peoples and first nations, I spoke up —
Because I am an Ally
Then they went back once more, for the Jews
And all my Allies went silent
Performed at Minority Poetry 2/2/2023