ONE SEED

 

Why at our age are we still protesting?

Why do we feel the need?

Because the fire of hope for a better world still burns inside us…

and because it’s never too late to plant a seed.

If we can plant one seed of understanding

help just one person open their eyes and see

perhaps one day we’ll stop ignoring

and whitewashing our history.

If we can plant one seed of knowledge and wisdom

help just one person understand

then minds will be free to be opened

and books will never be banned.

If we can plant one seed of love and acceptance

help just one person to open their eyes and see

then the world begins to be a better place for the LGBTQ+

and me

We protest to plant one seed in one heart

because in our hearts we know

unless we plant that seed

it has no chance to grow.

That’s why at our age we’re still protesting 

and we will keep protesting as long as it takes…

although we are protesting less for us now

and more for our children’s and grandchildren’s sake.