The Flag of Democracy

We’ll cry tears of salt and we will mourn

Today for sure and for the days to come,

The fog of violence still hanging in the air,

The blood of death and barbarous injuries

Carved as a black and white etching

in our minds forever

But tomorrow we will rise again,

Because we are humans,

People with feelings of compassion,

Because we care

and our hearts are full of love,

Strengthened by our charity,

Standing tall because of our humanity,

We will prevail,

Together with our brothers and sisters

In the whole world,

We are legion in our battle

To keep the flag of democracy blowing,

Even when it storms today.

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

24/03/2016