marching

the children with their
torches.
on the street, their signs
of displeasure.
marching.
shouting.
soon they will tire.
the rain
will keep them down.
the tear gas
and clubs.
the dogs. their spring
will become
fall.
they will reminisce
about the day
and four years will
pass into
another four years,
then others will be unhappy
and do the same.