Poetry

Poem: Because You Exist

2003-01-02

Original text in German

Something will change
Because deeds of such inhumanity
Cannot be veiled any longer;
The people of the world will recognize them
And rise up for the sake of justice.

Something will change
From police officers’ actions,
Face to face with your courageous looks
And perseverance
Because you personify the truth with open hearts.

Something will change
In people’s minds all over the world.

Something will change
Because you exist.

In memory of all the persecuted Falun Gong practitioners in China

July 12, 2002

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