It’s been a year of letting go–for all of us. I have watched all of you do it lovingly, truthfully and with a grace. I have seen some of you send your children off to…
You gave me life and safety,Bundled me in future’s light;Your sugared kisses brought a grinWhen I was fussy in my night. You let me hide and then uncoveredAll gifts you knew I had.You reminded me…
I am an old pirate; I’m sailing alone.My treasure, long buried, where once was my home.My battles, no longer, just storms on the sea;With my head ‘bove the water, tryin’ to keep hold of me:‘Nother…
Children under a table;Unable…To scream;Unable…To make sense–Of what seems–We do not care.We cannot share in these tears,Of murdered years,Left on the table…Unable. Children, meant to sing out;Instead,Bullets ring outWith no warning.In mourningWe march the dirge;Where…
She took across the desert, As the Queen atop her beast:Dizzied by the monsters,Crossing over from the East. Like locusts, they ate of the land:The souls of native men.Leaving orts of carnage in their path;Hearts…
And in the night I stand alone:In the distance, soft guitar;The clouds, like rivers, rush above–Taking with them every star. My heart beats out of rhythm;For it knows my tattered gown:Where dreams have all but…
I traveled so far:I forgot the joy,And the first boy Who came to kiss me at the fair. I traveled so far:I forgot my dancin’ shoes;And how to feel the blues.And those dreams come true,Which…
We see you.And in the reflection of your courageWe will try to stay as strong. We see you.Make no doubt about your choices.Democracy is well worth the work. We see you.And though we cannot feel…
