March

They've had enough,
the crowd marched by,
in their numbers a message to send.
Violence no more,
Rape never again.
Leader speaking, calling
for people to unite
and take back the night.
Followers doing their job well.
Emotions run high
through hot spring air
hinting at the heat of summer.
Wind carries their voices
into the distance.
The music from the band
a warm welcome back.
I witness from the fountain
Cheers and internal satisfaction.
Passion on Her face.
It makes Her feel like it truly matters.
The movement will go beyond the night.
The wind carrying it on.
Somewhere there is a man who batters.
He will get what is coming to him
and deserve it too.
One day she'll hear the voices
and take it no longer.
The day will dim
and she will lead the crowd
like the one that marched tonight.
Voices will be heard again.
3/24/2011