We have to live
differently
or we
will die
in the same
old ways.
Therefore
I call on all Grand Mothers
everywhere
on the planet
to rise
and take your place
in the leadership
of the world.
Come out
of the kitchen
out of the
fields
out of the
beauty parlors
out of the
television.
Step forward and assume
the role
for which
you were
created:
To lead humanity
to health, happiness
and sanity.
I call on
all the
Grand Mothers
of Earth
and every person
who possesses
the Grand Mother
spirit
of respect for
life
and
protection of
the young
to rise
and lead.
The life of
our species
depends
on it.
And I call on all men
of Earth
to gracefully
and
gratefully
stand aside
and let them
(let us)
do so.
—Alice Walker
Resources
NPR Interview with Alice Walker, 2010
A Blade of Grass
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