Chain Links of Hope

ty, we gaher, vces rising like the morning sun, a call for peace, for justice.

IIn the heart of Chicago

gather voices rising for Palestinian freedom

 and the downfall of Hamas,

 a call for peace and justice

 as banners and flags of green, white,

black and red flutter symbolic yearning

 for hope and justice.

Faces alight with the fire of conviction,

eyes enjoined in silent solidarity,

a sea of humanity unbroken,

as Chicago law enforcements look on

for reason to act.

What is seen…

Is a crowd of strength,

sparks of internal fire

igniting the tone of

clamorous dissent and desire.

 imbued by stories of life and death,

a pulsation of protest to reclaim

independence,

a voice as a beacon

in the storm of injustice.

The air thickens with resolve,

words of unity,

of love,

and yes, hurt and anger

echoing throughout the streets

lke a song of folklore,

of symphonic density,

of hearts weeping for change.

Such is but one of the many chains of protest,

each link a conviction of solidarity

where compassion is of no cost,

merely a respect for humanness.

Earning respect and understanding

remains the hope.