glimmers on the edge of the flag

behind our tired eyes

we see glimmers of hope

sparkle around the edges

of the red white and blue flag

the stars 

are a message of peace yet to come

and as signs are printed

and people step out onto the streets

the sunlight glimmering through the trees gets a little brighter

especially now

that mayors will walk in pride parades

and LGBTQPIA+ activists

are now in office

i think we have a better chance

because maybe to most people

we don't need a new ballroom

for the sake of everything good in the world

can we please just make change instead?

 oh look

on the streets

this is finished now

i shall go join them.