World is so cruel
World is so cruel,
Injustice stains every soul,
Hope flickers, then fades.
Children weep in pain,
Wars consume, hearts break as one,
Peace remains a dream.
Nature's beauty lost,
Polluted skies, dying seas,
Life's breath slowly fades.
Greed and power thrive,
Innocence is sacrificed,
Love's light grows dim.
Yet, amidst the dark,
Kindness shines, a glimmering,
Seeds of compassion.
In the face of strife,
Humanity's strength emerges,
Resilience prevails.
World is so cruel,
But within us lies the choice,
To heal and to love.
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Letter to our Queer & Trans Youth
Hey, you. I thought I’d start this letter by telling you a little about myself, just so you know who you’re dealing with. I’m an emotional dad, father to three amazing kids who we met through the foster care system, and whose presence in our lives has really transformed my sense of responsibility to the communities that surround us. The connections we’ve made with one another, with our extended families, and with the communities where we live and look for belonging have catapulted us into this whirlwind of emotional tumult which, while not easy by any stretch of the measure, has also been remarkably healing. I realize ours is really only a one-sided chosen family, since our kids didn’t get to choose to live here, but I’d like to think that they did choose to let us love them, which allowed them to grow to love us. And I think that’s where I want to go with this letter- to a place where you can find belonging and healing- even if the pathway there may be peppered with some emotional tumult.
By F Cade Swanson4 days ago in Pride
Comments (2)
Yes, let’s love one person at a time and change the world this way.
So much truth in your poem! It was very poignant and emotional!