Envirowoman: SuPerPowerPoem
A long time ago when
I was a kid,
I wanted superpowers, but none of those on TV seemed to fit.
Yet as I grew up a light bulb lit,
and I learned that strength is not only physical,
it can be also take form of intelligence, kindness, talent or wit.
I found out my superhero powers come with my passion for equality for all living creatures that will ever live, breathe, exist or be.
That was my prophecy and therefore this my plea.
I, Envirowoman, am here to make sure everyone is treated equally. No matter species, social class, gender, race or sexuality.
Together equally,
there is more power in her, him, them, you, and me than there is in those who oppress demographically.
Not even close to sarcastically
let me mention oppressors often possess authority.
They engage in oppression mainly for profit and a feeling of superiority. Methodically.
Mistaken villains like Darth Vader, Magneto and The Joker once were also treated horribly, so let’s stop the mistake of using horrifying policies.
I would not beat up the assumed villains so easily
before understanding the system that made them and who they originally wanted to be.
Still, part of this villainous equation
is extinction, racism, abuse, and deforestation
by big fossil fuelled trucks carrying a symbol of Western dictation. One oh so greedy creation.
When my enviro-ears hear the commotion in the ocean it reminds me of my devotion
and awakes the emotion
that is my superpower potion.
Apparently digging deep into the darkest places of the planet is “fine”,
and slaying the awakened ancient guardians seen as monsters rather than as divine,
because new material possessions bring capitalists “piece of mind”.
But is the decline
of species, indigenous people and black/female/LGBTQIA+ lives something you can get behind?
Now, we all have our own processing time. Yet once you’re out of that cocoon,
a full-blown flying hero, you’ll empower sun, Earth, space and moon,
and with laser eyes and beaming lips
your words of choice could grasp attention like a lunar eclipse. And this is how they could run:
“I *superhero name* will fight this battle for everyone!
I will never “just move on”,
I will stay strong.
I will use the power instilled in me by the powers that be.
I will fight for anyone who do not have the same resourcefulness currently, whatever creature that might be.”
If you throw words of hate and negativity
and say “it’s all down to values and subjectivity”
I throw super words of fact and honesty.
In the sky I spell out with my enviro-signal beam E Q U A L I T Y, it comes with empathy
and means that we all should have the same rights and be free. Because basic human rights for everyone is key.
See,
I, Envirowoman, draw this power from within, so let the games of change open and begin.
Freja is a Danish writer, filmmaker and spoken word poet with a passion for social and political issues, in particular the environment. With her art she aims to inspire others to take action, find their own power and start a conversation.
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