Everyday
the terrible news of gun deaths
shatters us and once again we think
this must be the moment that
changes everything.
Everyday
more evidence emerges of the thriving
systemic racism in our country
and communities
but we pretend it will end.
Everyday
the levers of power among
corporations and politicians
prevent us meeting the climate challenge
and we pray science will save us.
Everyday
we must embrace the bigger picture
of a greener more equitable world
in whatever way we can.
Everyday
there are efforts to work toward
these possibilities but they mostly
escape our Twitter feed.
Everyday
we must take the next step
even when we lose trust in the outcome.
It's our hope for the future,
depending of course on what we wish
for the generations to come.
Each of us must make that decision
Everyday.
