First they came for …
First, they came for those who protested, and I did not speak out — because I was not a protester.
First, they came for those who protested,
and I did not speak out —
because I was not a protester.
Then they came for the journalists who spoke out,
and I did not speak out —
because I didn’t agree with their kind of news.
Then they came for those who took unauthorized medicine,
and I did not speak out —
because my doctor was not one who’d prescribe that.
Then they came for the doctors who didn’t follow CDC orders,
and I did not speak out —
because my doctor did.
Then they came for those who refused the jab,
and I did not speak out —
because hey, I was the first in line.
Then they came for those who didn’t get the booster shots,
and I did not speak out —
because I had rolled up my sleeve every time.
Then they came for those who didn’t register their health information,
and I did not speak out —
because I was already in their registry.
Then they came for those who wanted to gather outside,
and I did not speak out —
because I was safe in my house.
Then they came for those who opened their businesses without permission,
and I did not speak out —
because I had no business and worked remotely at home.
Then they came for those in their homes who might be a health risk
and I did not speak out —
because that was me.