John Lewis, peacemaker, troublemaker,
friend of freedom seekers.
your life, your courage, your nonviolent action
inspire us and call us forth today.

Your vision of justice on the bridge in Selma
and on so many bridges you called us to cross
is deep in each soul—
bridges for black and white
bridges for equal pay
bridges for a safe place to live and raise children
bridges of “I shall not be moved”
bridges of perseverance and forgiveness
bridges that make us all one.