Not For Sale

I am not

for sale.

My loyalty

cannot be

bought.

My values

will not

be compromised,

bit by bit,

in a steady drip.

Diluting

my soul,

until there’s nothing

left.

I will not

be your soldier.

I will not

fight your battles.

I will not

cower

from my truth

to serve

your lies.

I will use my feet

as a steady prayer.

My soul’s march,

drumming

the heartbeat

of my convictions.

I will use my voice

to testify.

Rising and falling,

singing my soul's

truth.