Let truth enter the light of day,
as the sun rises so will our voices.
Let truth stir our souls,
swim through our marrow,
rise through our chants.
"Am I next?"
asks a little one
holding a sign,
his wispy curls cover his face.
We march,
we chant,
our voices boisterous,
demanding change.
The streets transformed
into a sea of humanity.
This moment rings with
the truth of stolen innocence,
of fear and fury,
of memories of those
taken too soon.
Thoughts and prayers
no longer welcome.
"Enough is enough,"
we plea.
Silence replaced by conversation.
Demands urged to be met by action.
This moment
awakens a fire
within our souls.
The tide has changed,
we stand
shoulder to shoulder.
The noble fight begins in unity.
One voice,
one vision,
one dream.
Make that voice all the way to the ballots... maybe something can change
ReplyDeleteI hope so....
DeleteYou have written this so well! Of course change will come. I am sorry it has taken this long. I hope Washington is listening.
ReplyDeleteThanks! We marched yesterday in Parkland. It was a memorable day!
DeleteFabulous...we are both thinking about truth....I love how you have ended this with such hope and unity!
ReplyDeleteHopefully they get off their butts and do something.
ReplyDeleteI hope so!
DeleteI hope the momentum will continue all the ways to the polls.
ReplyDeleteI believe this time it's all different. I am so proud of the children.
DeleteI'm one with that!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Delete'Let truth enter the light of day,' - amen to that. An impactful piece, beautifully rendered.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wendy.
DeleteI love this poem and my heart exulted yesterday watching the young people....no response from the white house OF COURSE. And oddly, very minimal reportage today on the news which makes me think directives have come from above to limit air time....? But they wont stop, thank heavens, they are not ruled by money interests so they are unafraid to speak the truth.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry. May truth lead the way. May this children change the world.
DeleteA very heartening and inspiring response by the action of American Youth. The noble fight begins
ReplyDeleteThank you! Amen to that!
DeleteThank you so much for marching....AND for sharing your experience in poetry! Bravo to the young who are showing us the way.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. It was a privilege to be a part of it.
DeleteIndeed, the time has come to act. Being silent and overlooking, has led us to this situation today.
ReplyDeleteThe time is now!
DeleteLet it shine, be, do...
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeletePerfect tribute to what happened this weekend. Hope it impacts real change in our country.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rudri. I think it will.
DeleteI am sure if I was US citizen I would be marching too.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteZQ
Thanks!
DeleteThis was outstanding...we must continue to fight for truth!
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteI enjoyed this very inspiring poem, Ayala. A pleasure to read you, always.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry.
DeleteYour words are full of wisdom and truth. Let us rise. I can't help but think of my grandchildren and the world they face. Thank you for this poem!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Myrna.
Delete...and change will come.
ReplyDeleteI hope they will.....
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