"Fear Won't Make My Choice" Inspired by Under the Cover of Mercy:

Fear Won’t Make My Choice

They bullied their way in

and thought they could boss us around.

They told us what to do

and expected wholehearted compliance.

They exacted punishment

and celebrated the fear instilled.

They told me which side to be on

but they couldn’t make my choice.

I would not be cowed in fear

as I healed their enemies.

I would not comply

with the orders to further their purpose.

I would not be bossed

by the bullies who took my city

by the bullies who killed my friends

by the bullies who demanded my freedom

by the bullies who will never stop.