hate – Crumbs for the Journey

Widen the Lens

Widen the LensWiden the lensPull your gazeOff the uglyFor even a momentRefocusThe sadnessThe heartless destructionOf livesAnd livelihoodsOf buildingsAnd homesRemains in The field of visionBut take awayIts all-consumingPowerOver your heartSee alsoThe feathered friendsFlyingWith abandonResting now Upon nakedBranchesSee also the fringes of iceDecorating the edgesOf the comfortersWhich lay Upon the River rocksSee alsoThe tree trunksReflectedIn the stillnessOfContinue reading “Widen the Lens”

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”

There is Joy

There is joyIn being understood And acceptedEven in the understanding There is joyIn being in the presenceOf one who truly cares about youWithout judgement Fear of failureOf not measuring upOf not being seenAs perfectAll melt away And as fear dissipatesJoy expandsFills, liftsLife blossoms Life can be so hardIn the presence of rancorAnd passionate disagreementIn aContinue reading “There is Joy”