Liberty Rising

Beneath the roar of rhetoric tossed Bellowing in waves of stripes lost I can hear a song of hope Surviving among the trope 50 to one we resist this star Hand in hand united we are And with blindfold, balance, and sword We shall resend all accord For days numbered are upon What hate did spawn And in light, darkness shall pass Bringing to heel what was once crass Ending the spread of petulance With innocence, valor, and vigilance