One Seed Poem by Jim Yerman

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.