Breaking the Silence: The Power of Small Rebellions

Poem:
friends, do not lose your spirit
underneath the weight of silence.
carry the courage to shout down storms.
know this: our voices can shatter chains,
make a way where none existed.
across the still ocean
good trouble makes the biggest ripple.
all it takes is one small rebellion.
by kali hera

We often underestimate the power of our singular voice. This poem is a battle cry against surrendering to the silence, a reminder that our smallest actions can create massive waves of change.

“Good trouble” isn’t just a phrase, it’s a revolution waiting to happen. When we dare to speak up, to challenge the status quo, we’re doing more than making noise. We’re creating pathways where none existed before.

Courage isn’t just about being fearless. It’s about speaking despite the fear. It’s about understanding that our voices have the power to shatter social, systemic, and personal chains. One small rebellion can ripple across entire oceans of indifference.

Think about social movements throughout history. They didn’t start with massive crowds. They started with individuals brave enough to say “enough.” One person speaking truth. One voice refusing to be silenced.

The poem challenges us to not lose our spirit. Carry courage like a weapon. Make noise. Create disruption. Challenge the stillness that keeps injustice in place.

Our voices are more powerful than we realize. All it takes is one small rebellion to start changing the world.