He led
a protest march
because the city lost
what it was built to be, to call
it back.
They led
a protest march
because the city left
behind its purpose, and they called
it back.
He poured
out all he was
to set right what was wrong,
emptied his life so we would all
be filled.
They pour
out all their youth
to face what we ignore,
killing off childhood that they might
stop dying.
May our
parades be more
than pleasant novelties.
Let us stand for truth, be emptied
for change.
