world – Crumbs for the Journey

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”

Imagine 2

ImagineA world without warA home without strifeA gun without ammunitionA voice without disdainA message without scornImagineA life without hate A storm without destructionA highway without collisionsA field without ticksA rose without thornsThere are momentsThere are placesThere are chapters of life When we can thus imagineWhen our path is smoothOur waters placidIn these timesWe give thanksGratitudeContinue reading “Imagine 2”