The Most Amazing Sight In The World

Forty two years of life on this planet had not prepared me for this.

The sea of people sailed through  Ankeny square and Skidmore Fountain like a tsunami, complete with bits and pieces of floating debris, signs that declared "We are 99%" and the like. The spill continued to flow, creating a walking, living serpent who's tail never seemed to materialize.

Voodoo Donuts was - uncharacteristically - walk up service as the procession eased off Ash and zagged down to Burnside, completely engulfing the west bound lanes. Chants of one kind or another could be heard from various ranges, and all were unique and upbeat. Rain drizzled, but people smiled, laughed, cheered and shared in the spirit, a special bond of knowing that history was being made, and all were a  part of it. Anonymous seemed to be in trend, as the famed Guy Fawkes mask was sighted throughout the night. Puppeteers were in vogue, as were all street performers and those of various talents. One got a sense that some of the people present never actually got out much. The camaraderie seemed to exude from the need to embrace freedom, liberty and expression, and the relief of being able to finally do so in a Voice that would be unmistakably heard.

The dragon hooked  left and tore up 6th avenue, ramming into Pioneer Square and filling it to standing room capacity, while others pushed on to settle and occupy both Chapman and Lownsdale Square on the corner of 4th and Salmon, across the street from the Multnomah County Courthouse. The scent of cannabis could be picked up nearly everywhere one walked, despite the police presence. Law Enforcement were continually seen helping, doing deeds that assisted Occupants, where it be moving water, assisting the disabled, or even just a friendly wave and a curt nod.

What had transpired on Thursday in Portland Oregon changed life as we know it, forever. We are a true Democracy, and We The People are amassing to take it back.

The general opinion of this author is that the time is ripe. This generation has woken up.

I have waited my whole life for this.