When a man pleads for millions of dollars to beat an opponent in politics
I weep
When injustice is the norm and differences are turned into reasons to hate
I sob
When humans already divided become separated further by illness and death
I wail
When I am complete with my grief, my tears no longer spilling into the sea
I rise
When rising is no longer quite enough
I dissent
When my dissent is joined with others and can no longer be denied
We become