Birth of a Poem

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it seems
as if
i am
screaming into the void
when i
stand
sit
speak
or mention anything remotely
rational

it seems as if we
are that much more
deaf, dumb, and blind
and anything positive
is
pointless

it seems as if
i have woken up -
told myself to:

"shut off the brain
and to never engage
in thoughtful discussion."

it seems as if
i am dreaming

dreaming of a place
where people practice kindness
and compassion

where people stand together
in solidarity
not apart

where ribbons fly in majestic colors
representing us all
as one

and in this dream
there is no hate
no borders
no nations
where leaders corrupt
no media
to corrupt
no people who allow
their minds to be corrupted

by anything
but

love.



© Susan Marie 2013