Prayer for the Voices of Resistance
May words and purpose ride their horses,
rally truths, discover courses
into minds deceptions fenced,
where blind denial stands against
those notions that would disagree
with visions it pretends to see.
Let wisdom's lantern light the way
from cautious thought to what deeds say
so messages can echo clear
and facts, not factions, move you nearer
toward that realm where reason speaks
through valleys, cities, mountain peaks
and resonates across the land,
that anyone might understand
these tidings must pertain to all,
and, should you falter, more may fall
if history repeats once more
and justice suffers as before.
May peace be ever in your sight
and conquer hearts of those who'd fight
for false beliefs or grievous wrongs
or threaten hate where hope belongs.
Let patience be your secret shield
within that vicious battlefield.
May tolerance, in time, persuade
as old agendas bend and fade
till bold compassions come at last
to lift us from the tortured past
toward futures where democracy
means justice loves equality.
Prayer for the Voices of Resistance © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.
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Submitted: September 5, 2021