Here’s to those who are change makers, here is to you.
The people who steadily see it all through.
Here’s to those with optimism as nations lose their way,
Who lead when the leaders would lead us astray.
Here’s to those who inspire, who are willing to dare,
Whose actions remind us that people still care.
Here’s to those who open doors and take to the streets,
And celebrate all the colors of the faces they meet.
Here’s to those with direction when systems shift fast,
Yet find power in stillness and are prepared to outlast.
Here’s to those who look out for everyone in their hood,
Who fight back with groceries not “should” or “would”.
Here’s to those who see small impacts as worthy pursuits,
Who tend to the soil and take care of the roots.
Here’s to those who build communities wherever they are,
Who find ways to bridge gaps, no matter how far.
Here’s to those with courage who pushed back and acted,
Who know lines still make sense when words are ████.
Here’s to those who don whistles instead of a mask,
Who embrace joy as resistance as they rise to the task.
Here’s to those who solve with their hands and head,
Who stick it to big tech with regulation instead.
Here’s to those who don’t hide from uncomfortable truths,
Who’ll never give up on the wisdom of youth.
Here’s to those who use tools with purpose and thought,
Who’ve leveraged Kumu and gave us a shot.
It’s because of you that we do what we do.
With love on this Valentine’s – from us to you.
