defiance

i shall die a million deaths,
but i will not hide in fear,
to speak freely is my right,
and my voice is my power,

i shall fight a million battles,
but i will not surrender,
for words are my weapon,
and truth is my strength,

i shall face a million threats,
but i will not back down,
for a protest can ruin an empire,
an idea can awaken a people

show me your brutal self,
but i will not betray my goal,
for you can destroy my body,
you can not silence my soul.