DEAR EDITOR:

Yesterday, I joined neighbors and friends for the No Kings Day celebration organized by Good Trouble Trumbull at Courthouse Square in Warren. I’m submitting my poem, “Ode to No Kings Day,” to the Tribune Chronicle as a letter to the editor.

My poster contained a quote that is referenced in the poem: “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” (Brene Brown).

I woke up this morning and heard the birds sing

They rejoice that today is the day of no kings

All over the country we rally today

From Warren to Boston, New York to LA

We join here in peace to say what we mean

We show up with courage, let ourselves be seen

We’re here to express our support for our neighbors

For health care, for science, for organized labor

United we stand and when we disagree

We listen with kindness and deep empathy

So together now let’s raise our voices and sing

Because in America, we have no kings.

LAURA LIBERMAN

Warren