be thankful for the days that
will not roll forward forever––
for the friends who
make each moment dear––
for the kindness that
makes us human.
the world is very small
& ours to care for &
protect––
awake.
take the loving earth
in your hands &
pray––
pray for the peace that
cries out torn & bleeding––
pray for the grieving sky
of dire grey––
pray for the injured heart
that must not
fail.