Villanelle

Stand Alone

Stand alone and have your say
someone else will take your part
kindred souls will come your way.

Never let the silence weigh
you can only speak your heart
stand alone and have your say.

One strong voice can soon convey
a message, then the movement starts
kindred souls will come your way.

Silent protest holds no sway
voiced the hero makes his mark
stand alone and have your say.

Even if some are unswayed
even if the message jars
kindred souls will come your way.

When the time has come to pray
when injustice holds the fort
stand alone and have your say
kindred souls will come your way.

dawn 10/3/11