This breach –
this ever-widening gap
fear induced
pits us
against them
as if humanity
can be divided
salvation
a selective process.
We need a balm
to soothe societal
wounds, a tonic
to calm the angst
until clarity
quells the uproar
and kindness
replaces this sin.
(Poem originally appeared June 2019. Image my own)
One Woman's Quest 
So true! Beautiful lines, VJ!
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Love the image, and the poem.
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Thank you, Sunra
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Said so well, V.J. When will it end is my constant mantra! 🥹🙈
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Thanks Cindy.
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Always, V.J.!
❤️
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so good, VJ; I see it was written in 2019, it seems even more relevant now —
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I love that when it happens, John – relevance remaining. Thanks
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So good, VJ! Here’s to finding the balm.
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Yes! Thanks.
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I’m with Liz! Well put, VJ! Thank you. ❤️
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Thank you!
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Interesting you wrote in 2019 and your words are still apt today. This turmoil has been going on much too long.
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The turmoil we are seeing and experiencing in the world right now is very disturbing.
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My sentiments exactly!
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Oh, if only…
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