Note: this poem was written on a cardboard sign at OccupySF
When society, as a whole, is oppressed:
* The act of rebellion is the only true sign of intelligence.
* The course of love is driven to resonate from its core, humans being humane to each other.
* The rich will fight against whatever threatens their wealth.
* i.e.—the poor will come under attack.
* Those among us who are awake will take to the streets, sharing visions.
* Those who are not yet awake will smirk and continue feeding the killing machine.
~Ayat Jalal-Bryant
When society, as a whole, is oppressed:
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