All lives matter, this is true
Except if mental and chronic illness plagues you
Except if you’re a woman, trying to find your way in this world
Except if you’re a boy who loves a boy, or a girl who loves a girl
Except if your skin is not the color of white
Except if you’re homeless and have to sleep outside at night
Except if you’re Trans, Queer, or Bi
Except if bullying causes you to commit suicide
Except if you’re an animal, except if you’re a plant
Except if you’re an insect, like a tiny ant
Except if you’re in a pandemic, and the chance of the illness hurting you is small
Those lives don’t matter, the virus is only killing the old and already sick after all
Except if you’re an immigrant just looking for a new life
Except if you’re deaf or have no sight
Except if you’re someone who has been assaulted, raped or abused
Except if you’re an addict to drugs or booze
Except if you’re disabled, poor or old
But all lives matter is what we are still told
