“And So Shall You”

A beacon of hope in the storms of life
Or a quiet reminder of human insignificance
The sun will rise tomorrow

Prayers from the faithful rise
and fill the air we breathe
carrying belief in a shared spirit
for all humankind
The sun will rise tomorrow

While others, in the name of faith
turn anger and hatred toward
those different from themselves
The sun will rise tomorrow

Women refuse to be confined
to roles and limits defined by men
The sun will rise tomorrow

Women continue to be oppressed
and targeted
by those threatened by their freedom
The sun will rise tomorrow

Efforts to make the world better for all
are often met with resistance and hostility
The sun will rise tomorrow

Some look only to science
for answers to life’s mysteries
but how do you measure the human spirit
or quantify love and the ability to dream
The sun will rise tomorrow