You sat there quiet and alone

You stood there, aside and forlorn

I looked to you

What could I do?

For it seemed nothing was in my power

And then I sat down, maybe for an hour

Your story was sorrowful

And though your words unpowerful

It touched my very soul

How could people be so foul?

Words of hate and spite

Things harsh that it was hard to fight.

Turn to authorities, but they don't care

These burdens alone must you bare?

No, the time will come.

I'll be there, unlike some

By your side shall I stand

Not because I'm forced or comman'd