what is the city
but the people?
together we build
together we are
the city
i’m Gale Brewer,
borough president
of manhattan
this is my borough
& i promise you
with open arms
that it is yours
blessed are the poor,
the meek & the merciful
blessed are the pure in heart
blessed are the peacemakers
for we are all peacemakers
this is manhattan
no one can lock us out
i believe in the honesty
of democracy
to tell things
like they are
i believe in the fight
of democracy
for people to get
what they need
to grow
i believe in the citizens
of democracy––
every one of them
of every difference,
kind & age
each individual
has dreams to share
work to do
one day,
we will have no tears
in this place
& no mind or heart
will starve
by the authority
vested in me
love will be done
& all will be well
all will be
wonderfully well