SISTERHOOD

I follow you
                 You follow me
I walk in your footsteps
                  You walk in mine
                  Round and round
We circle
                  A sisterhood in black
We flock together
                  In Madrid
                  In New York
                  In Buenos Aires
                  In Toronto
                  In Rome
Silently asking
                  To stop violence
                  To have peace

Our footsteps
                   Sigh
                   How long?
                   Will we learn?

We are tall
We are short
We are old
We are young
Mujeres de Negro Para la Paz
We are experienced
We are patient
We are dedicated
We want to stop violence
We want to have peace
From Bethlehem
                      To Belfast
                      To Baghdad
                      To Belgrade
                      To Beijing

I walk in your footsteps.
                     You walk in mine

MEN

The Asheville Women in Black vigil began as a women-only public witness against war and violence.

We believe that the voices of women are too often drowned in the quagmire of political voices, most often male, whose will has dominated discourse and policy. We believe that it is time for women to stand together as a visible and united force for peace.

In past vigils, empathetic men have sometimes come to stand in solidarity with us. When these allies position themselves to the side or behind our semicircle and respect the silence, we welcome the non-intrusive support.

We will continue to invite only women to stand with us in our weekly vigil, yet are grateful for the solidarity of like-minded men when it is offered.

Winter Vigil in Pack Square, Asheville