If Only

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”

Love

LoveAs a person of faith and wonderAs a resident of this troubled countryOf this hurting world,As a personI believeThat Love is the answerLove healsComforts, supportsIncludes, affirmsLove is an energy for goodThat energy will bring peaceAnd compassionTo the human heartThen from each heartOpen to witnessingExpressing loveIn all its formsThere will be ripplesWhich will spread to ourContinue reading “Love”

In Memory

Of all who servedAnd sacrificedPutting countryBefore selfHonorBefore egoDedicationBefore greed.I salute youI pause in gratitude For what you have givenI hold space in my heart For your loved onesAs they live onCarrying grief and loneliness.It is my Greatest desireThat this, your countryThat we, your peopleCan live in a mannerDeserving of your ultimate gift.