Weary migrants need
food, shelter, compassion. How
can we stay quiet?
Spring brings migrating birds through our neighborhood. We delight in the sights and sounds, welcome them, feed them seeds and oranges.
At the same time, the Catholic Church has chosen a new pope who reminds the world to open our arms to "all who need our charity, our presence, dialogue, and love."
At the same time, our government spends our tax dollars on gold office decorations, golf outings, and a lavish parade while turning away people seeking refuge and looking for ways to further enrich the ultra-wealthy by depriving the rest of us of basic services.
I cannot reconcile these images. All I can do is try to make a difference in my little corner of the world. And keep speaking up.
Sarah Grace Tuttle hosts today's Poetry Friday Roundup. Enjoy!