Universal Storm

Even the light is shaken,

lost in itself.

Strangers smile,

but friends hedge

on saying they are happy.

As we fall into darkness,

both by season and nation

I trust our united self
will bring us through this one.
Elements that grow larger

by the day:

unearthed hatred and rage,

separatism and fear,

accepted lies, ignored truths,

these are frothing at the mouth

unleashed.

I don’t retreat

as I sign petitions and make calls

and push deeper into my work

my purpose —

continuing the creative process

of God creating me
so that I can create.