Stark days
So hard to believe people mean
such evil things
so much surprise despite warnings.
Dark clouds
lightning strikes
But after shock, folks are aroused
to lift their lights.
Stand for what’s right.
Know the power and strength that is kindness.
Black hearts do not win for long
History knows, peace is stronger.
Empathy is mighty.
Time for mindfulness and doing whatever you should
for good.
For centuries
you were either rich or poor.
You had lots of power or none.
Until the merchant class
developed.
They educated their children,
and the middle class
evolved.
Now a minuscule percent of the population
holds the majority of the wealth, and the middle class
is crumbling.
The rich fight to grab
more and more wealth,
more and more power.
They fight to destroy
public education
and the health system
with elitist ideas about
who deserves what.
Sharing is better
than hoarding.
Spreading wealth
makes society better for all.
Teach everyone.
Heal everyone.
Crime goes down.
Life improves for everyone.
The feudal system
is futile.
Shawn L. Bird 