Shunning Cake

To shun a day (shame on you) Speak the wrong and claim it's right A charge of 'demonic' begins the fight [Chorus] But if hearts close Over words so bleak So long, empathy! A tear falls down (so cruel) Echoes in the empty halls of truth How can ignorance decide our youth? The child's eyes, they only shine with hope Innocence questioned, where will they cope? [Chorus] Hearts should mend Flames of judgment, so quickly they leap (they leap) Labeling the pure, with scars they'll keep (so deep) Ignorance's shadow cast so bold In hearts now frigid, in gazes so cold (so cold) [Pre-Chorus] A single word can shatter peace Misunderstood, as fears increase Oh sweet child, just take your slice (it's okay) Pastries and frosting, your deserved delight How harsh words rob what is so benign Cake and candles – your simple, joyous rite [Chorus] Let them eat cake In a world sometimes unkind