If OnlyIf only tearsCould wash awayThe hateCould bring backLifeBring comfort toThe grievingBring kindness toThe forefrontIf only tearsCould wash awayThe hateBiddeford, MainePlease knowTears flow for youAll over this CountryAll over thisWorldTears of loveAnd sadnessAnd apologyImmigrant communityPlease knowWe the peopleWeepOur sadnessComes with Our angerAnd our loveWe The peopleWeep. Johan Sebastian GuerreroDo you seeThe tears?Can you feelOur griefForContinue reading “If Only”
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Take Your Time
“Take your time” Such kind words To speak to a harried postal clerk Facing a line out the door They give at least a brief reprieve From complaints A moment to breathe Take your time TAKE it Do not throw it away Into the waste basket of frustration and impatience Sitting in line at theContinue reading “Take Your Time”