We Rise as One

solidarity
we choose love
people protesting in the streets
petition to spur the powerful
true strength is within
coming out when standing together
bring light to the darkness
positive energy spreading
dancing, chanting
instrumental to a gathering
sing and shout
smiling to defy the hate
continue to support in the face of fascism
amongst an angry mob stands a woman
brave on behalf of a righteous cause
protect the vulnerable
ready to argue as they plan their attack
you can close a school
that won’t stop educating
you can smash cars
people will just march on foot
intimidate and chase the good willed away
a return even more determined
this spirit will never break
a community united
online, international, local
voices of the strong
we rise above the abuse, still
volunteer to help
temporary low on supplies
donations keep coming
support on the way
messages of love to push back
victorious in the end
fear overcome
we won’t stop, charity
a happy family
standing as one, humanity