Pursuit of Human Dignity_Poetry

Pursuit of Human Dignity

By Miguel Echeverria

From a young age

harsh realities

facing discrimination and poverty.

 

Striving to stop

farmworkers injustice

fighting for social change

nonviolent resistance

 

Better wages

safer working conditions

historic labor contracts

Groundbreaking turning point

in the labor movement

Achieved through unwavering dedication.

tireless advocacy

solidarity and self-sacrifice

 

All for the pursuit of human dignity—

Cesar Chavez.