Collective Courage

Captivated
by her courage
refusing to be ruled
by fear
or inconvenient truths

Captivated
by the images
Of her climbing the pole
undaunted
Taking down the banner.

Removing the flag
a symbol embedded
with a heritage
of hatred,
and oppression.

Removing the flag
ending a legacy
turning history’s page
declaring to our nation
That now is the time.

Now is the time
to be humanitarians
without borders
united in the colors
of all people.

Now is the time
to stand together
unbowed by our past
or intimidation,
ready to move.

A movement
of collective courage
All races,
genders,
and ages.

A movement
driven by moral cause
Equality, justice
and freedom
for all.

I am free
because we are free
I am one of many
a movement of
collective courage.

Inspired by Bree Newsome
bringing down
the Confederate Flag
and raising the spirit
and conscience
of a nation.