#POEMBER #30DAYPOETRYCHALLENGE DAY 20 PROMPT: A WORLD LEADER WHO INSPIRES YOU
this poem is for those
who courageously arose
amidst all the flames
to speak out, unashamed
those who
through the principles of love
channeled guidance from above
leading generations
in fights for their respective nations
for they understood
that a nation is a reflection of those who inhabit it
and when the reflection narrows
including less and less
the inhabitants must
fly like sparrows
in search of righteousness
this poem is for
Ghandi and Dr. King
is for
Mandela
and those visionaries
who showed the world
that peace does not bleed
and nonviolence
will bring us the changes we need
this poem is for
Santana and Lennon
is for
Marley, Maya and Prince
for the artists
the warriors of the like
who had the courage to stand in the light
to dedicate their lives
to the pursuit of truth
through their chosen tools
despite
the obstacles
that against them would fight
this poem is for
the souls who’ve come to earth
and through courage, discipline and love
have given birth
to new perspectives
and freed minds
of all kinds
who’d been enslaved
and caged
this poem is for
the many more
warriors who will come
and are already here
may they rise
free of fear
and through
their chosen tools
through the principles
of love, freedom, justice and nonviolence
lead humanity
towards liberation
and a more accurate reflection of every nation
(C) N.OCASIO (LADY SOI) 2020
Lady Soi. 