Creed

Power does not belong to a minority—    
even counted together  
they could not exceed the majority;    
   
thus, stepping toward Oneness    
is impossible without equality. . .    
which cannot be measured    
amid the absence    
of each tribal voice    
concerning the direction    
of their country—    
   
but, even if present    
  they would be mute    
unless that majority    
  chose to listen—    
   
better yet. . .    
 relinquish adequate seating    
fulfilling the creed:    
all [wo]/men are created equal    
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