Little Dipper

Civil unrest

Will I know the right moment?
Each path, a dead end so far
I'm told to stick to the "proper channels"
But I don't own a remote

I'm warned
This isn't bushwhacking
But I'm a trailblazer
Even without a machete

Just strong shoulders
To carry you through

The birds tell me the way
The stars light the trail
The moon promises
Even in the shadows
She will always be there
And I'm the daughter of the moon

People like me
Whose weapons are voice & pen
Our bodies, barricades
We push back
The progress of injustice

We remain
Peacemakers, pacifists, unarmed
But make no mistake
We won't go down without a fight

Author's Note

How are you fairing in this fight?

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This is an inspiring piece of poetry and a call to action. It's why poetry is important in times like these. To remind us of our significance and need to make this world a better place. CLE