We cast spells of protection you dear, persecuted ones
Holy Creator – protect our people, our trans family
Against those who seek to abuse, exploit, erase us
We know their fists are strong
But ours are stronger
May God protect us at work
May God protect us in our homes
May God protect us when we’re cruising
May God protect us at the bathhouse
May God protect us at the rave
May God protect us when we travel
May God protect us when we visit our hometowns
May God protect us when we see our families
May God protect us in the rideshare
May God protect us in the doctor’s office
May God protect us in the detention centers
May God protect us in the jails and prisons
May God protect us in the psychiatric facility
May God protect us while smoking outside the club
May God protect us from anyone who would betray us
May God protect us in our encampments
May God protect us from state violence
May God protect us from the leaden foot of the police
May God protect us from militaries
May God protect us from fascist forces at our protests, in our lives
May God protect us
May God protect us
May God protect us
In the powerful name of the Creator and Spirit,
Amen
Belén Morales