*This poem (and the above image) was written and created/shared on instagram by Bella L. in June of 2019.

There is bone
All sharp
And edged
Ripping through
The flesh

We said we
Mastered all
The things
It made us
Do

But did we?

There is blood
Pouring from
The hearts
We claimed
To care for

We said
They could
Take it
They could
Make it

But could they?

Did we truly
Care about
The soon to be
Horrendous
Outcome?

We said we
Cared for
All the caring
That they
Were lacking

Was it true?

Did we really
Want to offer
Freedom
For their
Souls?

We said so
Gave old
Tattered
Bruised
Faded mementos

We… Didn’t we?