I marched today
beside the dreams of young men
and young women

I marched today
beside brothers and sisters 
that have endured the burden of
others’ hate

I marched today
for the lives lost to
hatred & racism

I marched today
to put an end to a generation of beliefs 
that should have been buried long, long ago

I marched today
because my students are courageous, and bold
Not remaining silent, but rather, sending out a battle cry for change. 

I marched today so that MY children will
answer that battle cry without question or doubt.

I marched today
behind a father holding his daughter’s
hand, fighting for her innocence and hope

WE marched today in solidarity. With compassion. With remorse. With hope. With love. With the blood of Jesus covering past sins.  We wept, we sang, we proclaimed, “No justice, no peace.”

We marched today for this justice— for peace, for mercy, for life, for equality.