Silent No More. (an anaphoric poem)

A woman with black hair stands, eyes closed, with a large piece of black tape over her mouth. In the blurred background, protestors holding signs can be seen.

The silence is over.
The time has now come,
where no longer fearful,
our voices ring clear.

The silence is over.
The battle’s begun.
Words long held, fall,
spilling out amongst tears.

The silence is over,
as lives come undone,
for justice we call.
No more living in fear.

The silence is over.
A new day has dawned,
accountability for all,
for the future is here.

~ elr


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