He was the first—
the speaker.
Who brought the idea,
gave it breath.
And then…
he waited.
as his voice disappeared into the noise
of a silent crowd.
But then—
one listened.
And that gave the idea a new curve.
Another followed,
Gave the idea support.
Another.
Gave it acceptance.
From acceptance came meaning.
The idea he once whispered in doubt
had become something loud,
and strong.
Not because of its birth—
but because of those who believed.
But what if the crowd disappeared?