anti-fascist frogs

let me tell you what i saw today

when i was downtown with 200k others

in the heart of the city of the nation,

a swamp raised to stand above the world. with

flags & 

signs &

blow-up frog suits, we marched down

connecticut and pennsylvania avenue, voices heard

from blocks away to the

national guard on the roofs of surrounding buildings. &

for the first time in ten months

something felt right

for the first time in three months

i felt safe in my beloved city. if the media

doesn't or won't tell you, allow me: they walked

with us. calmy & silently while we 

spoke for those who couldn't. from 

LA to NYC, from 

Chicago to Portland, allow me to write these words

so i can tell my future daughters

i was on the right side of history. allow me 

to document the miracle of compassion so that

the sin of hatred won't win again. allow me

to fight for those who can't & use 

my privilege for good

i won't always be perfect

but i swear on our forefathers

i'll try.