To release
Things we no longer need to carry
Our broken bones
People we have loved
And lost
We rest in the emptiness after exhale
Floating suspended in the now
To connect
Ourselves to others
Thoughts to actions
One moment to the next
We send out a light over the Sea
Seeking ships in the deep darkness
Hoping for lights to blink in reply
To be felt
We leave a record
Scratches in the sand
Words shot out without warning
Wars are waged for reasons unspoken
We are the peacemakers
Protestors
To pause
Take a breath
We are always running
Gasping for air
Collecting and gathering
Building walls only we will have to climb
We are the watchers
To not die
We stand at the threshold
Quick breaths and sweat
We doubt, we turn to run
We stomp to be brave again
Tears stream down our cheeks
Then in the darkness
Shh…You are not alone Open the door and step into the light This Is Only One Room
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Editor: Bryonie Wise
Photo: Thomas Leutha/ Flickr (elephant media archives)
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