Sirens are abolished
Freedom is ours to claim
How will you connect
With the land?
With your ancestors?
With your higher power?
Freedom smells like the ocean breeze
Freedom hears all through others' voices
Freedom tastes of the sweetest fruit
Freedom is eliminating the whitewashed consumerism
All of my brothers and sisters
Are living comfortably and within their values
And their intentions, bold as they are
Violation of the mind, body and spirit
Need not enter my space or anyone else's
Our survival is worth more
Than silver and gold
The journey we're taking
Is extremely priceless
Our stories are our lives
Some told, some untold
We're all rich in community
Rich in spirit, full of energy
The rallying cries reverberate for miles
In honor of our autonomies
Our ancestors
Our siblings
Our community
Be intentional in your healing
Be unapologetic
Be mindful
Be grateful for making it so far along your journey
Create a beautiful space for yourself
As well as others, for safety and inclusion
I'm more aligned with my intention
Through bravery, love, consent, creativity, care and community.
About the Creator
Cat Verser
Visual artist/activist/singer/lyricist/poet. Love animals. Vegan. Founder of Planet Anirtac. Die-hard Trekkie and obsessed with all things Sci-fi/horror/fantasy. Compassion is my armor. Love is my religion. Nature is my playground.
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