they
were swift to close our mouths
fearful of what we may say
they were quick to color our stories
in different shades to look pretty
we will not go quietly or dull our lights
we will shout our names loudly into the sky
fearful of what we may say
they were quick to color our stories
in different shades to look pretty
we will not go quietly or dull our lights
we will shout our names loudly into the sky
- Written for dVerse Quadrille: swift
an inspiring protest song, lovely
ReplyDelete... will not go quietly or dull our lights...
ReplyDeleteThat right!! Shine that light and let those voices be heard!
Good one!
Pat
Voice as arms; a wonderful analogy. Silence is surrender, defeat. Well done!
ReplyDeleteA strong voice must be expressed...appropriate on International Women's Day!
ReplyDeletekeep those words flowing good one
ReplyDeleteA great quadrille for International Women's Day, well said!
ReplyDelete'we will shout our names loudly into the sky' - an excellent ending.
ReplyDeleteI like your slant rhymes here. It's a lovely poem, the ending is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone!
ReplyDeleteLight is the thing shadows fear the most. Great take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteNever accept to be silenced... we need to be loud
ReplyDeleteWe will be heard. Great take on this prompt.
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