They marched
together; they marched strong,
With flags, signs,
and banners waving.
They marched in sun,
snow, and rain
To speak out for
rights and causes worth saving.
The Women's March on
Washington
Became a world
phenomenon
Occurring on seven
continents.
May the powerful
memory live on!
Women, men, and
children with
Determination
undeterred
Peacefully rallied
together,
Letting their mighty
voices be heard.
Echoing through the
cities' canyons
And filling city
parks and squares,
Their voices loudly
demanded that leaders
Listen to
democracy's heirs.
When people's rights
are under attack,
When greed-driven
politicians
Bow to Wall Street
and corporations,
Ignoring the
struggling people's petitions,
The people then must
raise their voices
And hope that their
peaceful protest starts
A major shift in
understanding--
A positive change in
lawmakers' hearts.
The protesters
clearly spoke:
We must protect
democracy
From the threatening
ravages
Of plutoc-, corpoc-,
or kakistocracy.
They'll march again
in 2018.
They'll march to
show that it has never
Been more urgent,
for now there are
More reasons to
march than ever.
Onward, marchers.
Don't give up.
You have a voice;
let it ring
From east to west,
from north to south.
Sing out, people!
Sing! Sing!
(1-22-17; 1-13-18) By Bob B
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