I shall persevere

I am not
Going anywhere
And yes
I will
Persevere
I am that
Little insect
The termite
Or the woodbug
That you can swat
But cannot destroy
And will
Bite, here and there
And there and there
Until one day
The whole thing
Collapses
Everywhere.
The enemy
Can be strong
But not stronger
Than my grit
The enemy has power
But not more
Than the patience
I have.
There is time
To bide
To wait
To jump and pounce
And make my move
To bring the whole rotten goddamn system
Crumbling down,
Until finally
From it forms
A new bird
Of freedom
And respect
And dignity
For all.
I shall
Persevere.