The Flames of Innocence

The flames of Innocence
Burn bright against
The darkness
Of oppression and hatred
Wrapped in foul obsession
Cringing in fear
Of truth's bright beams of light.
For justice,
Is once again
Emerging from where she
Had been banned
To the singing of the people
As they march together
Hand in hand
With flames for the innocent
As their song
Throughout the land.

Written by Richard McIlkenny whilst jailed by the British for a crime he did not comitt.

May he rest in peace.