she gazes out
on a choatic world
watching
wondering
crying
hoping
desiring to see things
as they were
as they could be
as they ought to be
yet not foolish enough
to believe
she will face no opposition
in her quest for
a different reality
but remaining ever hopeful
someone will hear
her message
and heed
warning

words by ejthek
image by ejthek & Rutger van der Tas