We decry loss of innocence
whilst downplaying our sins
Not news.
Blame is a tricky game…
Better to practice accountability
than to capture the podium…
Changing the world
inside out.
(I’ve been thinking about all the noise going on in political forums and wondering if we the people hadn’t best organize in order to protect ourselves from any unforeseen fallout. Not sure what that would look like, but losing my trust in ‘leadership’.)
My image.
Standing strong is difficult at the moment, but a must.
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Agreed, although I do find we waver
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It happens, none of us are perfect.
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I can totally relate to your thoughts, VJ. Personally, I’ve aligned with a group in my community that will address the needs of others in this insecure times. We feel deeply that we should be here for each other should crisis situations arise.
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I think this is a crucial response Susi. Glad to hear it is happening
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Yes, so am I, and I’m thankful to see that it is not only happening on a community level. Thx, VJ!
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You’re so very welcome, VJ! 💕
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I can’t answer your question about the fallout. I suspect it’s all going to be rather ugly and difficult to rectify. But stay aware and responsive.
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Impossible to look away right now. Too many rights at stake.
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So true. People are organizing. I’ve been reading The Dworkin Report on Substack that lists all the good news of how people are organizing and fighting back. You just don’t hear about it much on the mainstream media.
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Thanks Deborah. I will look that up. We need a positive boost.
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How true is this… bullseye VJ🎯
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Thanks Cindy.
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That’s what it is…noise. Erase the noise. Ps 46:10 be still, and know that I am God. Be still, because I am not God.
Is the image a painting or photo?
Honest and forthright poem. We were never told to trust in leadership. Pray for leadership and trust in God.
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Well said, Mary. The image is two photos merged
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Yes, VJ. Living from the inside out rather outside in. Create life from the heart. We the people…❤️
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Amen
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So well expressed – unfortunately
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Yes. So disheartening
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From the bottom up. That’s the only way to clean house. (K)
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Yes, exactly. It’s going to be a grassroots movement that will bring the change
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VJ, I feel like your poem cuts straight to the heart of the matter—sharp, honest, and thought-provoking.
~David
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Sadly so. thanks David
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Just talked to someone about this…I’m beginning to think that we’re not mobilizing because all systems are meant to be dismantled. The problem is what are we going to replace them with.
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The chaos they’re creating is definitely a ploy. Things are unravelling fast.
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A trenchant call-to-action.
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Yes.
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The state of affairs is so disturbing.
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It absolutely is. I feel helpless.
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Praying that things get better
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Beautiful verse. We are already organizing- it just, like a vast array of other truths, is not being featured by any of the media outlets. Dig deeper.
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It is disturbing that media is not covering the protests. Thanks for reassuring me.
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THIS!!
Better to practice accountabilitythan to capture the podium…
Indeed. Well said, VJ.
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Thanks Julie. Don’t we wish the world, especially the leaders, adhered to this.
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No hay un nuevo orden mundial.
Hay un absoluto desorden de identidad.
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Tienes mucha razón
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Also upside down
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Upside down for sure.
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