“It always seems impossible until it is done,”

– Nelson Mandela

Democracy will not come ,

Today, this year 

Nor ever 

Through compromise and fear.  

I have as much right

As the other fellow has

To stand

On my two feet

And own the land.  

I tire so of hearing people say,

Let things take their course.

Tomorrow is another day.

I do not need my freedom when I’m dead.

I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread.  

Freedom Is a strong seed

Planted In a great need.  

I live here, too.

I want freedom Just as you.  

~ Langston Hughes