our revolution is not a trend

our revolution is not a trend

no hashtag can carry the thread of connection that braids our blood

our revolution is not a trend

each heartbeat hears the echoes of a story with no end

one thousand and one moons

and we'll never lose faith in you

step by step, she carries us just a tad bit further. not because it is "the right" thing to do. 

because the flame in her gut births a conscience so bright she cannot ignore. 

"stand on my eyes so you can see. i hear the bells of freedom out there." 

my roots rebel

revel in the dim whistle

that scratches like wildfire

our revolution is not a trend

our tune will not be forgotten

hum their ancient melodies in my ear 

i digest them so my kin can hear

remix our rhymes till they melt your mind

step aside as this generation wipes out your kind

spill the poison through your soul

till you whirl your way into control

reunite our land, fertilize our truth

it's my honor to present you: Iranian youth