Today is a day of emergence
blue jays emerge from red oak nests
bumblebees emerge from gillyflowers
sunbeams emerge from ominous clouds
earthworms emerge from composted soil
Emergency!

Emergence of turtles sunning on floating logs
emergence of spotted dogs frolicking in parks
emergence of lovers sipping wine in outdoor cafes
emergence of orphans wishing on shooting stars
Emergency!

Federal grand juries emerge from alleyways
undercover cops emerge from dumpster bins
stockbrokers emerge with razor scars
convicts emerge from solitary
Emergency!

Emergence of angry seas crash and squall
emergence of trees tremble and fall
emergence of smoke billows in every direction
emergence of sidewalks roll and crack
emergence of great chasms and sink holes
emergence of we won’t take this any more
emergence of organize educate resonate
emergence of solidarity together
emergence of toppling statues of patriarchs 
emergence of islands from the waves
emergence of laughter at midnight
emergence of dismantle the chain fences
emergence of bankers crying like babies
emergence of babies dreaming of paradise
emergence of another glorious day of emergence

Today is a day of emergence!
Emergency!