in progress 

raging swell of resistance 

pooling deep

 

springs spurting 

in tiny bursts

 

of shrieking whistles

in skyscraper messsages

by baking bread to share

with protesters 

& joy seeking aunts

or grieving uncles

that teacher,

certainly those monks.

 

resistance pooling

 

by praying

rocking babies, telling of inclusion, of care

sharing winter supplies.

 

singing, drums swelling, marching forth.

 

by recording

or making art

refusing to spend a dime with hatred 

by telling:

reporting unjustifiable actions.

pooling quietly with touch

eyes clear with understanding

we do what we can

gifts of organizing

of mending grief.

 

voicemail onslaught

confronting peacefully

or 

a talk in which pulse quickens 

but resolve steadies.

 

by reading about what is happening 

snapping proof in this time

sharing heart, mind, stories.

 

by learning goodness

unlearning lies,

by donating.

 

by changing minds

now known/always known

be curious, love more.

 

by cracking open to truth

even when uncomfortable

say it aloud:

 

this cannot continue!

 

our drops pool:

even if we are scared

tired

unsure

by sitting with

really noticing

making/honoring 

neighbors 

or being a steady stoop for love to rest under.

 

a drop

the trickles will travel, tiny flows, 

upon boulders, around mountains, within eddies

gathered peace, a river of resisting

what you can do, please: you must!

 

you can rest, 

 

 then, add 

 

your drop////////

 

water makes a way

 

WE are a living movement.