(Somewhere in the house of the accused)

The accused are not
Just the only victims,
If anyone
Cares to hear

Their families are
Sufferings n’ worrying
Living in daily
Insecurity n’ fear

Political persecutions
Are always wrong
Whether the accused
Is straight or queer

Their loved ones were
Jailed on flimsy evidence
And political investigations
Lasting years

With every moment
Of their lives monitored
Violating their privacy
Planting bugs n’ ears

Their pain is
Silent and growing
Breaking their hearts
N’ filling eyes with tears

Wives abused
Children confused
Psychological torture
Real n’ clear

The hurt is deep
The wound is big
The tragedy is overwhelming
Front n’ rear

But believing in his innocence,
Great faith and patience
Lead their lives
As well as steer

The community is much stronger
And the support
Is tremendous
From far n’ near

Act XIII- True Patriot Acts