A Billion Rising
We dare to dance
Though joints are creaking.
We dare to dance!
Our hearts are speaking.
Rejoicing in the gathered force
Of earth’s power
Inspiring release of life’s
Renewing light
From within.
We dare to dance
In defiance of violence
In defiance of suppression
In joy
For the right to live free
We dare to dance!

In solidarity with the women of the Arab Spring