Literature
Why Are We Punished For Free Speech?
Who are we to condemn,
Try to censor values
Of liberty and free speech?
Is it right to not voice
Our opinions in the fear of
Being crucified on the spot?
We are all entitled to basic
Human rights, a privilege most
Of us takes for granted.
What troubles my mind, what
Makes chills let rip like
Lightening down my spine is
Those who are mercilessly killed.
Slaughtered like sacrifices in
Order to gain retribution, a
Chance to punish so-called heretics.
These men and women, monsters
Disguised as human beings, tainting
All that's righteous and holy in
The name of their faith,
Their God, their blessed prophets.
Religion teaches followers of love,