How did undocumented –a civil infraction –reduce people to ‘bodies’? And how did empathy –observation and support –merit death by gunshot? When we stretch for explanations –to fit the violent rhetoric –are we too not complicit in crime? Red, blue, it’s all intolerable –the global stage is watching –a nation in rapid decline. “He’ll burn […]
IfI wereto writeevery dayfor onehundred days,would my soulbe purged ofthis malaise;is it a thingto be dredged,dragged up –twistedand tiedlike tatteredbed sheetsknottedtogether;is therea remedyfor thisscourge;or is thisan inherentrestlessness,a fiery bluespark of eternalangst ignitingpassion – a callto write? (Originally posted February, 2017. Image my own)
How lovely, VJ!
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😊😘
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Powerful, promising, and perfect!
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Thanks dear Eugi
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Beautiful! I aspire to this!
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Sweet complement, Wynne. Thanks
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Love this . The image the words, perfect
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Appreciate it!
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Powerful! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Deborah 💕
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I love the poem and the image in equal measure!
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Thanks Liz. I like how that image turned out.
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You’re welcome, VJ. I think the image is one of your best.
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😘
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Love your poem and message
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Thanks Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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VJ, nicely said. “I simply am.” Thanks for sharing. Keith
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Thanks Keith
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That’s a powerful poem. I can relate, though at times I feel very lost and in need of rescue.
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I know how you feel, but as soon as someone tries to rescue, I retreat. I think kind compassion is always the best. Thanks.
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I like this. Daily we are living the Master Class!
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Yes, we are. Thanks.
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Welcome.
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