You were never meant to be compensated for decency it’s simply part of being human, you stepped in because it needed to be done and there was no applause just silence You were never meant to be compensated for decency it’s simply part of being human, and yet you straightened your back and did what others ignored or feared to do You were never meant to be compensated for decency it’s simply part of being human, the child was lost the mess was made, the danger is real and the need is urgent-and still you moved You were never meant to be compensated for decency it’s simply part of being human, not because someone promised you glory but because it was obvious someone had to…
The true measure of right is not response but in the act standing firm on its own, the world does not pin medals on integrity most of the time it’s barely noticed The true measure of right is not response but in the act standing firm on its own, there’s a quiet nobility in sacrifice in the way you bore the burden without complaint The true measure of right is not response but in the act standing firm on its own, you stood your ground and spoke truth when it cost you popularity, position and peace The true measure of right is not response but in the act standing firm on its own, but tell me if the act itself was righteous why must it be paraded to matter…
To do right is to sign no contract but it’s to serve without terms and conditions, you stepped in to cover the cost to fix what others ignored and to stand when others sat To do right is to sign no contract but it’s to serve without terms and conditions, you did not do it for your name to ring someone else’s song but there is a part of you that yearns for the nod To do right is to sign no contract but it’s to serve without terms and conditions, but then- pause. Isn’t the act itself the real value untouched by whether it’s admired To do right is to sign no contract but it’s to serve without terms and conditions, when you plant a seed do you require the flower to call your name, let the soil hold your effort and the bloom be its own thing…
The finest people are those who ask for nothing and do what must be done anyway, you heard someone say “That person did the right thing though it cost them everything” The finest people are those who ask for nothing and do what must be done anyway, no one who cashes in but one who stands up and stands upright so why do you forget this when it’s your turn The finest people are those who ask for nothing and do what must be done anyway, don’t envy the fool who gets credit- stands like the one who didn’t ask for any The finest people are those who ask for nothing and do what must be done anyway, you’re not a hero for doing what’s right but you’re just awake, just human, just whole…
Watchwords: What kind of decency always demanded payment You were not put here to barter virtue for likes or praise You were here to hold a line no one else will simply because you can So when no one notices, when no one speaks your name-good
Here is Tikatarot, who dares you to answer the question, “Who am I?”..
As and will always be reminding you to dream:
“As you are still the Master of your destiny and the maker of your dreams…”
