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Unity of Voice
reflects
solidarity’s diversity
In fermenting differences
may all communities
embrace variation
creating anew
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Dusk whispers slumber’s call
Moon’s cast settles silently
Yet here & there repose flits
May all who are not safe @ night
find light’s guide
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Competition’s veneer
dresses winners & losers
The fittest’s mantra
creates division’s illusion
Creation thrives
in interdependence
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Watchers watch
Paranoia isolates
Whispers divide
In a world of fear
freedom’s choice eludes
Bravely
draw deep breath
& claim your voice
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In silence
She holds
In isolation
She listens
In fear
She walks
In separateness’ illusion
The Poet celebrates the poem you are
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Planned or not
prepared or not
life unfolds
Regardless of
control’s semblance
surprise abounds
Shall wonder or anxiety
be our guide?
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Anger ripples
At injustice, fury threatens
Abuse of the least, ire is born
Anger untethered overwhelms
Anger harnessed emboldens
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Ambiguous words
dwindle dignity
Ideological syllables
diminish diversity
As all long to be valued
may we cherish all who long
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To the persecuted
Valentinus extended care
Tempted to acquiesce
to his faith he held
May all with hearts full
lend aid to those who suffer
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Old & New
Before & After
Then & Now
Upon life’s path
we journey
Each pause
is a healing choice
May our decisions bring
Light into the world
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Structures & systems
Processes & procedures
Torts & laws
How they encourage relationships
mirrors communities’ health
& voices’ vibrancy
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In the hail of medals
bullets fly
In achievements’ celebration
civil disobedience unfolds
Lest we forget
May voices for dignity
be heard
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The din of jubilation
subdues protest’s voice
Eyes turned gleaming gold-ward
see not simmering fires
As justice beckons
let truth be heard
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Life’s journey unfolds
Dreams realised
or lost to vagaries’ chance
In doubt & hope
milestones like newborn’s cry
emboldens along the way
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Tear poised
upon quivering chin
in loss
it falls
In places of loss
of grief
of suffering
May care’s reply
respond to lament’s walk
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The Loom shuttles
The Weave is woven
As She warps us to one another
weft together we are stronger
than when loosely threaded apart
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She riddles:
on 4 feet our walk begins
2 @ midday
3 in the eve
Yet her puzzle doesn’t
illumine each
step’s choice
What will yours be?
Your reflections are most welcome!