I a citizen,
Free to think,
Free to be.

I am a student,
Given the ability to learn,
About justice, civil rights, liberty.

I am a young woman,
Inspired by bold voices,
Those who risked their life, to take a stand.

I am who I am today,
Because of knowledge,
Given through their gentle hands.

I have learned to be,
A citizen of peace,
That these rights, they belong to me.

I do not raise a sign,
Of anger or greed,
But of loving sincerity.

I have a chance,
To speak up,
And speak out.

I am a citizen,
Filled from the core with hope,
There remains to be no doubt.

I stand up,
For my given rights,
Like Rosa Parks.

I am allowed,
To express myself,
Through all forms of art.

I may be small,
And I may speak softly,
But I make my words count.

I am change,
Always moving like the wind,
Every part of me, every ounce.

I know my place,
When to hold my tongue,
And when to speak my mind.

I am given rights,
To live, be free,
To use wisely my time.

I am not promised tomorrow,
Thus, today I will say,
Words that will make a sound.

I have civil rights,
I am a voice of change,
One that helps liberty resound.