Scribblings

Why do you look surprised?
How long do you have to
be quiet to forget
that you have power
in your voice?
You can crush men's worlds
with a lullaby.
Your words call your
sisters to your side
in a flutter of wings.
These notes are from
an old song,
an ancient song
that has not faded
from the heart and mind,
and beckons the revolutionary.
Your song has power.
Your song has strength.
Make them unstop their ears.
Make them listen,
The Sirens have begun to scream.