One tired woman
sitting at the front of a bus
One small girl
sitting in front of Parliament
One man with a dream
One girl with a book
and a veil and a voice
One girl with a book
and a veil and a voice
Can spark a tidal wave
of change.
for the Pantry of Poetry and Prose at Poets United.
Greta has indeed, inspired a tidal wave
ReplyDeleteof change; inspiring both the young and old.
I like how your piece shines a spotlight to all; the tired, small, etc., who support this "movement". Because change makers come from all walks of life.
Love the simple and empowering message here.
ReplyDeleteAll it takes is one! I love the brevity and wisdom of this poem!
ReplyDeleteSherry, this one gave me chills. It also gave me an intense need to howl, "Yes! Yes! Yes! Let's do this."
ReplyDeleteI try to change myself as much as I can... maybe it's easier for others to follow than to be told what to do.
ReplyDeleteI am cutting down on waste, one use plastics (hence my everlasting tirade about bottled water). Its the best I can do.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding us of this truth – with the great examples of Rosa, Greta, MLK and Malala. Heroes all. Giants! And, yes, we could all be.
ReplyDeleteBravo for girls and wonen of substance.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday Sherry. Thanks fkr dropping by my blog
Much👼🏽love
Love this!❤️ All it takes is intention.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed!!!!
ReplyDeleteSadly some politicians are mocking her as she is a glitch in their plans to continue mining and selling fossil fuels and felling trees that allow us to breathe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a succinct and powerful poem - may there always be such brave people
ReplyDeleteDear Sherry Beautiful simple and powerful message. This is the face of Great Change
ReplyDeleteWonderful and so true. Makes me think of Margaret Mead's statement: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
ReplyDeleteAh - we can hope!
ReplyDeleteWe must never forget the message you gifted us.
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