Remnants

Do you ever wonder 

What traces we will leave behind? 

Will it just be the shape of the life we led, 

Or will there be some remnants 

Of the heart that filled it?

The path before us

The path before us now is old and worn, 

But we’ve not walked it in far too long, 

And have forgotten how and what to expect. 

Walk it anyway, and trust 

That the collaboration it entails 

Will lead to better times for all.

A range of colors

I think it’s the range of colors 

That’s so incredibly satisfying,

 Not just among the trees, 

But among the folks who’ve been elected 

This time around: A celebration of diversity!

Moving forward

It’s going to take some creative thinking 

To get us back on track, 

But I’m thinking that we have what it takes 

To get us moving forward again: 

Courage, imagination, and a willingness 

To think outside the box!

Autumnal color

I have always loved autumn. 

Everywhere I look, such beautiful colors; 

That last hurrah before the winter grays 

Leach all color from the landscape…

What can we do to help?

Here we sit, 

At the brink of a new day; 

A new adventure. 

What’s our most important task, 

And how can we best proceed,

 In a way that betters the lives 

Of all who are struggling — 

Not just to thrive, but to survive?

Bridging the gaps

And now it’s time to start reaching out; 

To make a concerted effort to bridge the gaps 

Between red and blue, black and white, 

Between rich and poor, male and female 

Between old and new, fear and hope;

Between what has been and what could be 

Better, kinder, more thoughtful, 

More honest, and more egalitarian.