Let us raise some praise

Let us raise some praise 

 

Let us raise some praise for

those who collect our bins,

disposing the evidence

of our overindulgent sins.

 

Let us raise some praise for

the ever-open hand, 

to welcome, to support, to love

Is it not grand,

 

Let us raise some praise for 

the ever-welcome arms

to hold firm, to protect,

to shield from harm

 

Let us raise some praise for 

those who shout,

to bring attention, 

to what must be brought up and out.

 

Let us raise some praise for 

those who firmly stand,

to stare down an oppressor,

a gun or an immoral man

 

Let us raise some praise for 

those who quietly do,

supporting others,

who go to the wire,

for me and for you.