50 protests/50 states/50  capitols

good to be one small part of 

these peaceful protests

filled with people

refusing to be silenced

in my state capitol of lansing, mi, usa

and all around  the country

people traveling long distances

sharing rides

taking time off of work or school

in cold and bad weather

to show their refusal to sit down

 lawmakers of all ages and races and genders spoke out

this young activist, a local college student

who helped to organize our state’s  protest 

spoke with passion and cried

while addressing 

why this is so important 

already understanding at such a young age

some truths are universal

proud to stand with each and every one of them

on national tv tonight – protests in states across the nation

united in their cause. 

—

“in matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems,

for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.’

-albert einstein